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ODE TO AUTUMN

Richest season of the year
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Purpling vineyards on the plain —
Ripe Autumn!

Trees their royal garments spread
Purple, crimson, scarlet, red;
Golden glories crown their head
In Autumn.

Birds returning paint the sky
Rainbow hues of various dye —
Watch the vagrant migrants fly
With Autumn!

Halcyon day and sfcias serene,
Climes that keep the golden mean,
Tepid airs and frosts not keen.
Gives Autumn!

Rarest ripeness bursts its molds!
Winter's snows and icy colds
Dormant lie within the folds
Of Autumn!

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THE VILLANOVAN

By John A. Whelan

LIEUT. FRED DOUGLASS, A. E. F., was
Hearing the end of the last lap in his
military career. The train was speeding
him on to the camp where he was to receive his
discharge from the army, and return to civil life.
His service in the war was like that of many
another American soldier. Commissioned at an
officers training camp, he went across, got mixed
up in some real fighting, and was awarded the
D. S. C. for bravery in action. After the armis-
tice he spent several months traveling around
Europe and his final conclusion was "There's no
place like home,"

He was a typical breezy young Westerner. A
native of Missouri, he had been graduated from
tlie state agricultural college and then assumed
charge of his father's run-down farm. In a few
years he had turned acres of unproductive prairie
land into ricli wheat fields. By introducing up-
to-date machinery and scientific methods, the
brainy young superintendent had already made
a fortune from his bumper wheat crops. The farm
had suffered during his two years absence, and
that was the main reason he was anxious to get
back and start things humming again.

Leaning back on the luxurious cushions of the
Pullman he felt happy at the prospect of return-
ing home. He whistled a few bars of the old
strain, "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on
the Farm," and tlien began to muse. Many a
time he had heard liis buddies roar that chorus
to the tune of battered old pianos. And now,
it struck him like a flash, what attraction was
tliere to keep him on the farm, besides raising
wheat and getting rich. Marvelous to relate,
this vigorous, wide-awake, young man had never
yet succumbed to the tender passion. When he
went to the war, he left no girl beliind liim. Even
t!ie charming French maids had ogled him all in
vain. He was heart-wliole and fancy-free in
regard to tlie fair sex. Despite all tliis lie was
not slow to realize that there was sometliing
lacking in his life. He knew that tliis something
was the love of a woman, a wife. "Yes," he
admitted to liimself, "I will have to get married
soon."

Suddenly he felt that he needed a smoke and
he got up and started down the aisle toward the
smoking car. Just then the train rounded a
sharp curve. The sudden lurch of the car threw
him against a seat, and his hat fell off. It rolled
between two seats and as he stooped to reach
for it, murmuring an apology for his awkward-
ness, he encountered a pair of laughing blue eyes.

Fred went on to the smoking car, feeling rather
strangely agitated. He had seen plenty of laugh-
ing blues eyes in his day, and none had ever
affected him like this. He soon came back try-
ing to look unconcerned as he passed througli the
car. Try as he miglit, to look straiglit ahead, lie
could not refrain from glancing down as lie pass-
ed the scene of his mishap. He saw a stout
middle-aged woman who was very intent on
some knitting work. By her side, sat a slightly-
built girl with blue eyes and chestnut hair, an
irresistible type of beauty. She was deeply im-
mersed in a magazine, but as if by instinct slie
raised her head and Fred looked her full in the
face. A faint light of recognition seemed to
gleam for an instant in her eyes, but it vanished
as he raised his vizored cap in acknowledgment
of what he considered a greeting.

The young officer was now more disturbed than
ever. This maiden had aroused in him an interest
deeper than he had ever before felt for one of
her sex. He decided that he must have another
look at her, so under pretext of getting a drink^
he went past the seat again. This time he felt
no hesitancy at looking down at the occupants.
The stout old lady had surrendered her knitting
to her young companion and sat with her hands
placidly folded in her lap. The girl seemed
thoroughly wrapped up in the intricacies of the
lock-stitch and she bent even more closely over
her work as Fred turned his eyes on her. That
she felt his gaze, he was certain, for a faint blush
mantled her averted face.

Back in his seat again, Fred sat looking out
of the car window for a long time, thinking hard.
The train would soon reach the city of X, where
most of the passengers would get oft'. His destin-
ation was Camp Meade several miles further.

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The girl who had aroused in him so much interest
would most likely leave the train at X and pass
forever out of his life. There was only one
thing to do, find some way of holding a conversa-
tion with her. It was useless to look around for
some one who could give him an introduction,,
for everyone on the car was a stranger to him.
Besides, time was limited.

"Over the top," said Fred at last, and he walk-
ed down to the fateful seat. What wonderful
luck ! The stout old lady had gone off, leaving
the bewitching young person all alone. Now a
young mart' who has gained the D. S. C. for cap-
turing, single-handed, a machine gun nest gxiarded
by a squad of Germans, must certainly be chock-
full of courage and resourcefulness. Fred had
plenty of nerve all right, and moreover he was
a shrewd opportunist. Conventionality always
had been a mere matter of expediency to this
young Westerner. Without further advertising,
he sat down in the vacant space.

Venturing an opening remark he began hope-
fully, "Was that your mother whom I saw sitting
with you.f"" The young lady was looking out of
the window, and without turning she answered,
"Auntie has gone up a few seats ahead to speak
to an acquaintance. She will return in a few
minutes, so I advise you to leave this seat im-
mediately."

"Oh, its auntie, is it," said Fred. "Pardon my
boldness, but I couldn't help noticing some sort
of family resemblance." Gaining more confi-
dence, he continued, "I think you are fortunate
to have some one whom you know to talk with.
Here I am, away from home for two years, and
I liaven't met anyone I know between here and
Berlin."

The girl turned her laughing blue eyes full on
him. "Poor boy," she mocked, "are you feeling
lonesome.''" Then in severer tone, "What right
have you, a stranger, to impose yourself on a de-
fenceless woman. I see you are an army officer.
Evidently, you think you can do anything you
please."

This was exactly what Fred wanted, a chance
to vindicate his position, and thereby further his
acquaintance with this desirable young lady.
Modestly, but yet truthfully, the erstwwhile hero
recounted liis history. He had no intention to
deceive but he rather wished to counter-balance
any wrong impressions the young woman might
have formed of his character, by showing the
honesty of his motives, as mirrored in his clean
record.

It did not take long for him to set himself
aright. Fred had the potent advantage of a fine
personal appearance, well calculated to make a
favorable impression in feminine quarters. Ere
long they were on better terms., Fred, who was
now completely enamoured of his charming new
acquaintance, went the limit to make himself
agreeable. He told her his name, of his home
on the Missouri farm, of his prospects and ambi-
tions. The girl on her part, while none the less
disposed to be friendly, showed more reserve in
regard to her personal affairs. The only informa-
tion he could obtain from his eager questioning,
was that she lived in the city of X and taught
school there.

They talked for nearly an hour in this fashion
when the conductor came through, announcing
the arrival at X. Fred saw auntie hurrying back
and he deemed it advisable to withdraw for the
present. He hovered close by watching their
preparations for departure. As they went out
of the train he followed, taking hold of tlie satchel
the girl was carrying. "We have only a moment
left," he said, "Please tell me where you live."

"Hush, don't speak so loud," was her tantaliz-
ing answer, "Auntie thinks you are a porter."

He made a grimace, "I hope she doesn't try to
tip me. Ah, now's your chance. She's hailing
a taxi. If you don't tell me where you live, I'll
follow you up in another taxi."

"I dare you to," she said.

The train blew a warning whistle, and Fred
began to get desperate. "All my valuables are
on that train," he said, "but I would rather lose
them, than lose you."

"You persistent man. Here!" She thrust a
perfumed little visiting card into his hand as
she stepped into the taxi.

Fred held the door of the taxi open and un-
mindfully of a scandalized Auntie called out
gleefully, "I will call at your house tomorrow
afternoon, and take you out to supper. Don't
forget now." He had to run hard to catch the
moving train and as he swung onto the last car,
he fancied he could see a pair of blue eyes laugh-
ing at him through the window of a flying taxi.

Fred pondered over the name and address on
the card, "Miss Hazel Mawn, Paymor Apart-
ments." The name sounded strangely familiar
to him. And. as for Hazel herself, she wasn't
exactly the girl of his dreams, for he never had
dreamed of girls? until now; but somewhere,
probably in his former existence in life, if he ever
had a previous existence, she had been his love.

THE V I LLAN OV AN

He had been with her scarcely an hour on the
train, but he could swear that he had seen her
hundreds of times before. "Well/' he thought,
"there might be a lot of bosh in that theory of
'transmigration of souls,' but I fell for Hazel
long before today."

The next afternoon, about four o'clock, Mr.
Fred Douglass, plain American citizen, presented
himself at the Paymor Apartments. He was
dressed in a suit of the latest cut which made
him feel awkward, yet fitted him admirably. In
his pocket he carried his discharge papers, also a
little perfumed visiting card. "Me leddy is not
in, but will be home presently," he was informed
by an obsequious, brass-buttoned James who led
him to a luxurious drawing room.

He had not long to wait. A big racing machine
drew up at the curb and Hazel stepped out, her
rich opera cloak flying from her slioulders as
she ran up the steps. Fred took a position in
the doorway so that she would see him on her
way to the elevator. But she passed by him
without even a glance. "Whew," said Fred, look-
ing after her ruefully, "I didn't think "civies"
would make such a change in my appearance.
She didn't even recognize me. I wish now that
I had kept my uniform for a little while longer."

He sat down in the drawing room. "Hazel is
more richly dressed than when I saw her yester-
day." he thought. And these apartments are
rather expensive for a school teacher. Here
James," he called to the foot-man. "Can you tell
me who Miss Hazel Mawn is," he asked pushing
a bill into the servant's hand.

"Why I thought everybody knew me leddy,"
answered James, a broad grin wrinkling his
usually passive face," Miss Mawn is a moving
picture hactress."

P'red went back into the waiting room, feeling
just a little bit foolish. Any dunce could have
seen through it long ago. Of course Hazel
Mawn was none more than the celebrated screen
heroine whom he had seen and admired in the
movies time and again. "She will think I am a
regular farmer all right," he said to himself. "I
will have to admit the joke is on, me tliis time.
She certainly gave me a good line yesterday, but
ril show her I can be a good sport and go lier
one better. But whoever would liave th'ouglit of
connecting that pretty young girl with the hand-
some accomplished actress. It took some wonder-
ful acting for her to pose as a simple young
school mistress."

"Mr* Douglas wishes to see me?" She stood

in the door smiling up at him. "Are you the
new manager?".'' -J r\' ::■:■■■/%.■::' .-■;■■;

He felt a strong desire to hug her then and
there. "I am very desirous of being your new
manager," advancing towards her, "but you've
got to pay a forfeit first, for your conduct yester-
day. What will it be, a hug or two kisses?"

"Oh Mr. Douglass, you forget yourself!" She
stepped away with horror stricken face. "I never
allow my managers to have any but business
relations with me."

P'red was struck dumb with admiration at the
way in which she foiled him. "By the way," he
asked, "how did Auntie take it yesterday? I
hope she didn't get a shock when I hollered into
the taxi."

Hazel looked at him curiously, sp curiously
that he was slightly alarmed. "Nothing serious

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"No, we took care of Auntie. But your men-
tion of her reminded me that I had to make a
call on the phone. Please pardon my absence
for a few moments. I will return as soon as I
can, Mr. Douglass."

Fred was glad of an opportunity to collect his
sadly scattered thoughts. This was a fine situa-
tion, indeed. Here was a moving picture actress
who he had learned to admire and esteem, in that
impersonal way of movie "fans" who realize that
there is little chance that they will ever see their
heroines in actual life. Yesterday he meets her
on the train and falls in love at first sight with-
out knowing who she is. True to her calling,
tlie girl plays a part and poses as a plain little
school mistress. This harmless deception serves
merely to enhance her charms in his sight. But
after all, what chance has he got of winning such
a universal favorite.

The gloom caused by this thouglit was dispelled
by a sweet voice calling to him, "Oil, Mr. Doug-
lass, I am still engaged on the phone, but tell me,
did you not make an appointment to take some
one out to dinner? I know a cozy little place
down town where they do everything up right.

"That's where we'll dine," said Fred, "But I
say Hazel, you've been holding down that wire
long enougli. Come in here, I want to talk to
you." 'Her only answer was an extremely
musical laugh.

A long wait ensued which was passed by P'red
in planning out his course of action. At last
slie swept into the room, gowned in evening dress.
The magnificence of her attire took his breath
away for an instant, but he rose nobly to the

THE VILLANOVAN

occasion. "Hazel, you never appeared half so
beautiful in all your, court scenes, as you do
tonight." As she smiled at him bewitchingly he
continued, "I was on to your little game yester-
day. I knew who you were as soon as I saw
you. But I did not want to hurt your feelings,
you little darling, by telling you that you were
as much a school teacher as I am a coal miner.
I suppose the temptation to have a little amuse-
ment at my expense was too much for you, when
I told you I came from a farm. 'Fess up now
you little vamp before I kiss you for your naugh-
tiness."

Peal after peal of silvery laughter burst from
her lips, but when she recovered herself. Hazel
began to speak vigorously in her own defense.
"I am a teacher. I give, the ingenues an object
lesson down at the studio every day. And even
though you do come from a farm, Mr. Douglass,
you are livelier than most of our city rubes. Now
are you satisfied, you big blundering boy. But
hurry, call a taxi. I want to show you that little
restaurant, where I've got a big surprise ready
: for you."

They chatted together agreeably enough on
their way down town, but Fred began to feel a
little disappointed in Hazel. She was as bright
and vivacious as ever, but her personality seemed
to lack that ring of sincerity that he had noted
in it yesterday. Even her blue eyes had become
hard and calculating, and the dancing light of
laughter seldom appeared in them. On the whole,
Tred would rather have kept Hazel as the simple
school teacher than as the cultured actress.

They reached their destination, and entered a
dining house which apparently catered to people
of the middle class. Round tables, just large
enough to accommodate two persons were placed
in convenient nooks. A modest, three-piece
orchestra dispensed music, modern or classical,
according to the demand of the patrons. Indirect
electric lamps cast a subdued light in every direc-
tion, while palms and potted plants lent a touch
of freshness to the scene.

Hazel, who seemed to be well-known in the
place, assumed a mysterious air when the head
waiter approached. Fred noticed that there was
collaboration between them and he began to
wonder what was the surprise she had in store
for him. They were conducted to a table in a
quite corner, hidden from the rest of the diners
by a screen, where they sat down in delightful
privacy. While Fred was ordering the dinner.

Hazel excused herself for a minute, and disap-
peared among the throng of guests.

A minute had scarcely elapsed, when she re-
turned and stood again before him, smiling and
radiant. P'red remarked instantly that she no
longer was clad in her expensive evening gown,
but appeared in a simple dress which enhanced
her beauty even more than rich garments.

"Hello," he exclaimed, "What's the idea.
Hazel .^ What did you change your duds for.''
By jove, you look just as handsome in a wrapper
as you do in a ball gown. And the speed in which
you did it ! To your other accomplishments, I
must add that of the "lightning change artiste."
"Mr. Douglass," she began, somewhat trem-
ulously, "Please do not be offended at me. I
am not Hazel Mawn, who just left you, but I am,
indeed, the little school teacher you met on the .
train yesterday."

"Come, now Hazel," he replied, with an in-
dulgent smile, "I know from experience you are
a great character player, but I refuse to allow any
more acting at my expense. You can't get away
with it, don't you see.^ And hereafter, I insist
that you call me Fred."

"Will you please let me explain Fred," she
sighed, sinking down into a chair. "Tell me, did
you ever read Shakespeare's plays, 'The Comedy
of Errors,' or 'Twelfth Night'.?"

"Nope. After I finished Romeo and Juliet,
I put Shakespeare back on the shelf."

"Well, perhaps you may know what twins are.''"
"I should hope I do, but you can't make me
believe that you have a twin sister or anyone
else that looks like you. Now, for the love of
your own sweet face. Hazel, tell me what you are
driving at. This suspense is awful."

"Oh, you almost hit it then, Fred," she cried.
"That's the whole trouble, I have a cousin who
looks just like me, and her name is Hazel Mawn.
Now with that for a clue can't you solve the
difficulty.''"

"Great scott!" said Fred, a light beginning to
dawn on his bewildered brain, "Quick, tell me,
which one are you, the actress or the teacher.''"
"My, but you are hopeless," she exclaimed in
tones of mock despair, "I will have to explain
every bit of it to you. My name is Helen Arm-
strong, and I am the girl you met on the train
yesterday. When I was leaving you, I gave you
a card which I thought was my own, but by
some freak of fortune, it belonged to my cousin,
Hazel Mawn. Hazel is my double in every

THE V I LLAN V AN

physical aspect. She walks like me, talks like
me, looks like me. We differ only in tempera-
ment, but there we differ widely. Those who
know us can easily tell us apart by the charac-
teristic ways in whic we conduct ourselves."

"I remarked the difference as soon as ever I
clapped eyes on your cousin," interrupted Fred,
lying shamefully.

"When you were engaged in conversation with
my cousin this afternoon," continued Helen, "the
moment you mentioned Auntie, she knew there
was a mistake. Auntie has old fashioned notions
and she has never tolerated Hazel's company
since she became an actress. Hazel called me up
on the phone, and I realized immediately that
it was you whom she was entertaining. I did
not want to miss that dinner engagement you
made with me, so I arranged a plan to meet you
down here. Hazel would have stayed to help
me out but she had an appointment of her own,
with one of her millionaire friends."

"Oh what a dub I am, to be taken in like this,"
laughed Fred. "I can see it all now, as plain as
day. Well, I certainly am glad that you are
Helen Armstrong and not Hazel Mawn. I have
no objections to movie actresses, but in this case,
I decidedly prefer the company of an unsophisti-
cated little school mistress. What I can't under-
stand, Helen, is how the mischief you happened
to give me one of your cousin's cards since you
realize what strange complications and comprom-
ising situations might occur, such as 1 have ex-
perienced. Honestly, I believe you and Hazel

were in collusion from the outset of this affair."
He seized her by the wrists and looked keenly
into her laughing blue eyes for an answer.

"I refuse to admit your insinuation Mr. Doug-
las, — I beg your pardon — Fred," she said, blush-^
ing deeply, "You are taking an unfair advantage
of me. But I do confess something very wicked.
When I saw you on the train I took an immediate
liking for you, and I felt that it was reciprocated.
I could perceive that you wished to speak to me,
but that you were stumped by the presence of
Auntie. I tried a stratagem on the innocent old
soul, telling her that a very particular friend of
mine was on the train who wanted to sit down
and talk to me. So Auntie kindly agreed to move
up a couple of seats ahead. I was sure you would
take the hint when you saw the empty seat; and I
you didn't fail me."

Restraint was no longer possible for Fred, and
he took her in his arms. "You are a girl after
my own heart," he said, "And as for your Aunt,
she is a trump. I will get her the best bonnet
that money can buy. Now let us go ahead with
the dinner."

Late that evening, Fred, in an exceedingly
happy frame of mind, paced up and down the
floor of his room in the hotel. He began to whistle
the old refrain, "How You Gonna Keep 'Em
Down on the Farm." Suddenly he stopped short
and grinned a happy grin at his reflection in the
mirror. "I've solved the problem," he chuckled,
"And the answer— is Helen Armstrong."

Stji? f ^ar fennk

THE Class of 1922 has the distinction of in-
troducing an innovation in class achieve-
ments at Villanova. For the first time, a
Year Book will be publislied, something which
lias long been dreamed of but never attained.
The most interesting memories of a man's life are
those of his college days, of friendships formed
there and of the various activities fostered by
Alma Mater during undergraduate days. There
are none among us but who will sometime in the
future gaze back with fond retrospection and
live over again those wonderful college days, —
that time of life when the spirit of youth seemed
to impel us to go forw-ard and combat life with
all the energy and vitality of a colt just ready

for the breaking. When tliis year has been re-
legated to the past, it will be "Farewell forever"
to some, and to others it will be only "Auf
Wiedersehn." To none, however, will it be com-
plete forgetfulness, for we cannot obliterate the
memories of these days spent under the fostering
care of Alma Mater.

A record, then, of college days is surely wel-
comed and it is the duty of tlie student body to
lend a lielping hand in this task. The success of
tlie project depends mainly upon the united ef-
forts of the different classes and collegiate or-
ganizations and tliose in direct charge of the
Year Book expect cheerful cooperation from
these units.

THE VILLANOVAN

THE PRAISE OF MUSIC

What lifts up the spirit from thoughts so oppressing
As well as the strain of a musical air,
Which has in its nature a charm so possessing
That it drives away gloom from the one in despair?

What time in our life has no need of the magic
Of music? — I tell you, you'll find there is none;
And as proof of this statement, just follow the tragic
Examples of life till its passage is done*

What soothes the wee infant, when sister or brother
Have failed to appease its young heart with their charms,
As well as the music that comes from its mother
When softly she sings as it rests in her arms?

What keeps the young people in Joy's happy dwelling
As well as the song or the dance of the day,
Which urges them on till their hearts are nigh swelling
With hope, that their talent they now might display?

What tends to awaken the memory's long slumber,
Or opens our hearts to the now passing joys.
As well as the tune of a long ago number
The music we loved at the time we were boys?

What sound is so welcome to soldier or trooper.
Engaging in fight 'neath the hot scorching sun,
As the music announcing that war's deadly stupor
Must now be forgotten? — the fight has been won!

What cheers our old feelings when age in its battle
Has burdened us all with the mark of its years
So well as the sound of our grandchildren's prattle —
The music best fitted for old people's ears?

What will be more pleasing when life nears its ending.
And death hovers round till the break of the day.
Than the Chorus of Angels with music so rending
That sin and its horrors are driven away?

What need, then, of new things, since music is dearer
To man than the charms of all nature combined?
But hark to a warning; .Life's path will be clearer
If God is the music we all wish to find.

— Francis A. Rafferty

THE VILLANOVAN

AnnngmotTB anb Pa^ttbnngmnua Autljnra

By Theodore L. Reimel

IS IT LAWFUL FOR AN AUTHOR
EITHER TO DISGUISE OR TO WITH-
HOLD HIS NAME? In answer to this ques-
tion I assume^ somewhat^ the attitude of Placcius
which he expressed in his work, "De Libris Anon-
3'mis et Pseudonymis Sohediasma." by answering
in the affirmative in as far as an author assumes a
pseudonym because of necessity which is in no
way illegal. I do not, however, agree with the
author who acts this with purely capricious in-
tentions.

Do not, kind reader, misunderstand me. I do
not desire in the least to insinuate that all who
assumed classical names after the revival of let-
ters in Europe have done so because of necessity
or caprice for, at that time, it Was very much in
vogue for not only authors, but also for families
to assume such names as they fancied. In Italy,
classical names became so much in vogue in many
families that the names of the saints which had
formerly been the common appellatives had al-
most entirely disappeared. In France, the names
of many celebrated authors were, in the Eigh-
teentli Century, in vogue among French authors.

Many critics declare that anonymous and
])seudonjmious works are generally applicable to
those countries in which freedom of the press has
been mostl}^ restricted. In England when the
government controlled the press we will recall
to mind the many writings of Addison with the
subscripts; "C," "L.," "I.," or "O.;" and of
Steele, "R.," or "T.;" and Budgell, "X." in the
place of tlieir signatures. Thus we recall a few
writings on politics written by Samuel Jolinson
on wliicli subject we know liim to liave been of
a severe temperament.

(joetlie remarked tliat nowhere was there so
much dislionesty as in literature; con'cerning
anonymous writers, Schopenliauer says. "But
above all, anonymity, that shield of all literary
rascality, would have to disappear. It was intro-

duced under the pretext of protecting the honest
critic, who warned the public against the resent-
ment of the author and his friends. But where
there is one case of this sort, there will be a
hundred where it merely serves to take all re-
sponsibility from the man who cannot stand by
what he has said; or possibly to conceal the shame
of one who has been cowardly and base enough
to recommend a book for the purpose of putting
money into his own pocket. Often enough it is
only a cloak for covering tlie obscurity, incom-
petence, and insignificance of the critic. It is
incredible .'what impudence these fellows will
show, and what literary trickery they will ven-
ture to commit, as soon as they know they are
safe under the shadow of anonymity." The
pancea which he is known to have advocated is,
"Rascal, your name!" In the preface of the
"Nouvelle Heloise," Rousseau says, "Tout hon-
nete liomme doit avouer les livres qu'il public;"
whicli practically mpans that every honourable
man (autlior) ought to attach his non de plume
to liis own writings and that no one is honour-
able who does not do so. In the Reminisences of
Goethe, Riemer says, "An overt enemy, an en-
emy who meets you face to face, is an honour-
able man, wlio will treat you fairly, and with
whom you can come to terms and be reconciled;
but an enemy who conceals himself is a base,
cowardly scoundrel, who has not courage enough
to avow liis own judgement; it is not liis opinion
that lie cares about, but only tlie secret pleasure
of wreaking his anger witliout being found out
or punished.

Anonymity is the refuge for all literary aiul
journalistic rascality, but an author who takes to
himself a pseudonym is, in my mind, highly
justified in doing so provided he will accept thf
responsibility for everything written by him un-
der his pseudonym.

sK * * * * H< * *

T H E V I LLANO V AN " " 9

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THE STREAM OF LIFE

The life of man is like a flowing stream,
Whetein the mind can mirror in a dream
The various stages of this mortal race, —
The many-colored moods of earthly place.

From lowly founts do mighty rivers come —
A backwood hut was Lincoln^s early home;
No mortal eye in streamlet scant can see
What forces hidden deep in it may be*

Youth, calm and peaceful, smoothly wends its way,

Reflecting simple nature in its play:

The galy-painted flower, the mimicked sky,

And golden sunbeams on its bosom lie*

A mighty wave from ripples small is sent;
And all too soon our youthful peace is rent
By worry, toil, temptation, and disease —
No fairy hand to soothe with gentle breeze*

It seems no lull will ever check the storm, '
No guiding hand will shield us from all harm,
When, lo ! our troubled eyes with hope do greet
An oasis wherein lies safe retreat*

Hereon we gladly climb with weary heart.
Rejoice once more we*re from the strife apart*
We rest one moment here, and then begin —
Once more resume the battle and the din*

Disturbing floods again effect a sigh,
Declining years warn of eternity*
The stream has found its master in the sea —
The same, O God! to those who rest in Thee*

— Arthur B. Maxwell.

THE VILLANOVAN

SIl^ Slaat Prinr^BB of th^ Sttraa

{Legend of Old Peru)
By D. Ruhyn

IN the middle of the 16th century, Captain
Diego de Almagro went out from Curzco
to conquer Chili, at the head of five-hun-
dred Spaniards and ten thousand Indians. There
accompanied him on tliis difficult enterprise two
men who were worth as much as a whole army.
They were Paulo Tupac, a prince of the line of
Incas, and Hullac Himac, the last prince of the
dying cult of the Sun. The Spaniards treated
them with the courtesy they deserved, but, never-
theless, they were considered as prisoners of war,
held as hostages, and destined to pay with their
lives the least intention of revolt of the Indians
that accompanied them on this expedition.

It is said there went also with Tupac several
captains of great experience of the ancient im-
perial army and some priests of the Sun whose
hearts beat with hate and vengeance under their
outward appearance of submission and humility-
Accompanying tliem also was Tupac's daughter,
born twenty years before in Curzco and in whose
veins flowed the blood of the Incas and whose
heart was filled with a desire to avenge her race
and her religion both despised by their con-
querers.

The march was slow and extremely difficult.
They had to cross immense pampas, wild and
full of ravines; to pass over terrible torrents as
broad and deep as the arms of the sea; to open
roads through the dense forejsts where there
lived all kinds of savage animals; to ascend
ravines in the rugged slopes of the Andes. Dur-
ing this march many Indians and a few Spaniards
lost their lives from the rigor of tlie cold, intense
and bitter in these high places.

When they arrived at the desert of Atacama,
the priest with many Indians fled to Lake Titi-
caca to begin there a rebellion against the Span-
ish power, but the beautiful Princess^ his daugter,
not able to follow lier father, remained in the
midst of the forest, surrounded by a hundred
faithful servants and several warriors who were
always ready to defend her liberty to the last
drop of their blood.

During four years, the last princess of the Inca

Empire, resigned in this forest over her faithful
vassals. Soon the fame of her courage, her beau-
ty, her charm, spread far and wide. The neigh-
boring tribes saw her man-like valor, and the
living personification of their customs and re-
ligion which had been crushed out by the power-
ful conqueror. From everywhere hundreds of
brave people hastened, ready to fight and shed
their blood for their country under the orders of
tlie beautiful princess.

This quiet and mysterious forest for four years
w?.s the refuge of a race and cult that was being
obliterated little by little. The primitive trees,
the little uncultivated paths, the dark enclosures,
even the mysteries, that all forests contain with-
in themselves, had a charm and veneration for
these warriors, as the forests of old had for the
druids who venerated their sacred oaks. When
the sun peeped over the mountain, they knelt
r.nd intoned songs of humble adoration. There
.".ppeared at the head of these faithful ones, the
beautiful princess. Anxiously her eyes were be-
seeching the king of the last ray of the Sun and
her bosom heaved with ardent invocation, ask-
ing protection for her race and for her faith.

Her eyes beautiful and soulful, seemed to lack
something-perhaps the fire, the raident brilliancy
of the expression of those who have known love.
It seemed that her bright, lovely eyes, had not
descended to the depths of her soul.

But soon will arrive the hour of the beautiful
princess. Imposing and noble was her carriage
when she was attired as befit the priestess of the
Sun. Sometimes better than priestess she seem-
ed, a prophetess illuminated by a higher power.
Her tunic made of the finest wool Veceine, of
tlie softness of velvet, wrapped her in its folds
even to her feet, little and characteristic of aris-
tocratic race s .On the stole she wore were wov-
en signs, sacred and majestic. On her bosom
chone the sacred golden tablet in whose centre
was imprinted the Sun God.

There was an inevitable law among these In-
dians to condemn to death all Spaniards or bap-
tized Indians that fell into their power. The

THE VILLANOVAN

beautiful princess inspired fear into the hearts
of her enemies and she was known for thirty
leagues around as the "beautiful tyrant."

One day there was brought into her presence
a stranger who had been captured by her people
on the outskirts of the forest. Upon being ques-
tioned, he said that his name was Alvaro de Cas-
tro and that he belonged to the army of Pedro de
Alvanado and that they were searching for the
famous mine of the Sun whose existence was re-
vealed to him by an Indian Chief who lived on
the banks of the Guajaz. The elders or chiefs of
the tribe met in council and determined to con-
demn to death this unfortunate Spaniard. The
heart of the beautiful princess that had never
felt another -passion save that of vengeance and
hate, shuddered with horror at hearing the cruel
sentence. A strong emotion, unknown to her be-
fore, burst forth in the innermost recesses of her
soul. She felt that her being was transformed —
that she was born again. Only one look at the
noble person was enough to produce a profound,
radical transformation. Yes, it was only one
look in wliich was expressed a world of light and
passion for her. It was like a beneficial rain
falling on the thirsty earth or a soft, gentle breeze
that sways softly the rushes on the border of a
lake, the same that sways the robust oak on the
top of a high mountain.

The youth, the gallantry of this warrior com-
bined with the serenity and calmness with which
he heard his death sentence were reasons which
changed the heart of the priestess and forced her
to love desperately this man, who belonged to
a race before hateful to her. This great emo-
tion which dominated her heart made her resort
to trickery to prolong the life of her beloved.
In her character of priestess she consulted the
stars of the sky and the idols of the Gods, and
all these manifested that tlie death of the prison-
er should take place at the end of the fourth full
moon.

The four months that followed were a time of
rest for the conquerors of the forest. The princess
did not repeat the hostile excursions as in days
])ast which were filled with panic and terror.

During the first days of these two prisoners,
he in body, she in soul, the word love, so sweet
in every language, was not pronounced. But
their heart beatings, the fire of their eyes, the
pressure of heir hands upon meeting supplied the
silence of their lips and around them the forest
with its tremblings, the breeze with its whispers.

the flowers with their odors, the stars of heaven
with their bright lights, all the grandeur and
harmony of Nature sang to them an eternal hymn
of love.

Soon there remained for the prisoner but two
months. The love shown at first timid and mod-
est and had become finally a passionate volcano.
It was impossible to keep down the secret, ar-
dent fire. Finally the princess in the madness
of love for the Spanish prisoner spoke with un-
speakable tenderness of the beauty of the religion
of the Sun with the secret hope of convferting
him and thereby saving his life. The prisoner
spoke also of his religion — the christian religion.
He talked of the true God, Creator of the sun,
of the stars and everything that lives in the uni-
verse. He told her of Christ, God and man, who
redeemed man by his blood and love in order to
make men brothers. He spoke of Mary, the most
tender, dearest mother of humanity. Finally he
told the princess who was listening anxiously, of
the consolation of believing in immortality, of
the future life of the soul in eternal beauty, for
all those who believe in Christ.

"If you were a Christian and died as such,"
asked the princess, "would you be reborn in eter-
nal life? Would my soul unite with yours for-
ever and forever?"

"Yes, my love," replied the prisoner.

"You are sure of that my dear? Are you very
sure?"

"My religion and my God, fountain of all
truth, commands me to believe it."

"Very well. Baptize me, Spaniard. I want to
be a Christian. I want to be yours in the next
life."

"God has enlightened your soul," exclaimed
the Captain. "God has called at the door of your
lieart. If I love you, a pagan today, to-morrow
wlien you will be a christian, there will not be a
love in the world as great as mine for you. To-
morrow when the first light of day appears you
will be my sister in religion and my beloved for-
ever."

The sun shone brightly over the liuge profile
of the ridge of the mountains. Silence reigned
also in the sepulchral forest, as if the singing birds
were dumb. There did not resound in the forest
the holy songs to the Sun as in the days gone l)y.
The princess thought only of her love and ne-
glected to lead the tribes to the altar. Love had
blinded her eyes and she did not notice the
frowns of the chiefs of the tribe, v

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The silence of these forests was the prelude of
the terrible tempest. Serene and resolved, the
princess led the way to a fountain that murmur-
ed in a sequestered part of the forest. She was
followed by her lover. She knelt down on the
turf and folded her arms over her bosom in an
humble and fervent aspect. Alvero de Castro
took water in his hands sprinkled some on her
head while pronouncing the words of sacred
baptism.

Scarcely had he finished the last word when a
torrent of arrows fell upon them. One, well aim-
ed, pierced the heart of the noble Spaniard, he
fell like a young tree blown down by a hurricane.
The princess, also, was wounded unto death, but
called the chief of the tribe and said, "I am dy-

ing, happy and contented, assured that my im-
mortal soul will ascend to glory and will contem-
plate the beautiful face of the true Sun that never
dies, where I shall live eternally united with my
beloved. If by my love and conversion, I hurt
your belief, forgive me. I pay with my life what
you consider an error, but if you believe that the
last princess of your Incas dies tranquilly, place
my body and my beloved's in the same tomb.
Forgive me as I forgive you. Farewell!"

Thus died the last princess of the Incas. Tra-
dition still tells us that the tribe of the forest,
without chief or guide, resolved to follow the
sun in its majestic course and that seeing it go
down into the immense stretch of ocean one late
afternoon, threw themselves into its waves.

•s;a<Il^l^!i|ill«ill«ai«a^l«aiii<)lilill^l>»9l^l^

TO THE MEMORY OF RUPERT BROOKE

On Scyr OS, in the blue Aegean
Beneath strong Khopilas, Komaro
And Pophpas, with a white cross by his head,
With olives weeping o^er his early bed.
Lies Rwpert Brooke,

Deep silence and pure beauty guard his grave.
Chanting on the winds that lightly tread
Over the tall tops of trees.
Swaying gently in the gray sea breeze.
Moist with their tears*

Love, melancholy, stands brooding o^er him.
For he was her heart of hearts, her soul*
Oh. that another might replace him
In all the coming worlds
Where lives yet dim
Wait for her call*

When shadows writhe upon the ivory shores

Of the lisping sea that bore Pyrrhus to Troy;

When the amber sun casts precious hues upon the clouds,

His soul smiles from its golden burial shrouds

Luminous with God*

Then we who loved him see a golden light,
Come softly stealing from the distant East*
And we know he died a poet's death.
Breathing beauty with his latest breath
His heart at rest*

— William L. Meter.

i(i\m^tfi<m^^:mxfm(Mm>

THE V I LLA N V AN

SIj^ i^Ifam of ^xit

By John A. Whelan

OLD Aesop liad a pithy way of reminding
Iiis fellow Greeks of their faults. When
he wished to denounce a particular vice he
wrote a fable, to show the folly of it, and added
a moral to drive home his point. One very
poignant fable, chipped on a block of stone by
the .'.eatliing Aesopian chisel, was entitled "The
Asj in the Lion's Skin."

We are all familiar with the substance of that
fable. How the ambitions ass, conceivi-hg the
first, last, and only idea of his life, put on the
skin of a lion and went about frightening the
other animals. True to his nature, he could not
see that there was a limit to his little game, and,
of course, he carried it too far. He stopped in
front of a cowering group and threw back his
head, intending to roar like a lion. Instead of
tlie tluinderous growl of the forest-monarch, the
awe-struck listeners heard only the discordant
bray, the loud hee-haw of the poor foolish ass.
Let us draw tlie curtain on the painful scene
that followed ; for we can be sure he received
a well-merited drubbing. And the moral —
don't be a donkey.

This fable set me thinking (whatever that
mysterious process may be) that this world is
simply full of human asses, who go around, so
to speak, in lion's skins, in vain endeavor to be
considered brave and powerful. So great is
their assininity tliat the majority of these persons
have not sense enough even to cover up their
long ears. They are harmless, for they deceive
no one but themselves. One of them may succeed
with iiis bluff for a time, but he is discovered just
as soon as he tries to roar — and brays.

If this were the limit of such a practice, I
would go no further, but, alas, it is only one in-
significant phase of a great generic vice. Call
it what you will: fraud, deceit, cheat, deception,
graft, sham, fake, hypocrisy, camouflage, — the
fundamental idea is the same throughout. It is
a failing which is present in every one to a cer-
tain degre^ In familiar parlance, "You can't
get away frhm it."

It originalfes wth the infant in the cradle, who
coos and gurgles, innocently opening his little
moutli, inviting you to poke your finger within
the yawning depths. Attracted by his guileless

charms, you stick your index finger between those
rosy Lps. Shades of the Inquisition ! Into what
torture has the tiny villian led you ! He has cut
his sharp milk-teeth and with a gurgle of pleas-
ure, he sinks them deep into your poor tender
finger. Thus begins deception with the first age,
and ends with the last age of all, the feeble old
man sans everything but a desperate determin-
ation to cheat the Grim Reaper of his lawful re-
ward. '':'''.'■":':"'/■ ■■";,'■ ''v.'' .''■■'■■■.■■■■ ■'',■'■"-'>■; • ^" "■/;:':'■•-:" ■

For the benefit of the human race, I am go-
ing to throw the searchlight of investigation on
the dark and devious ways in which we "pull
the wool" over the eyes of our fellows. If the
cap fits you, gentle reader, be not afraid to wear
it. Perhaps it will protect you some day against
t;ie cold blast of censure. ;

But hold ! I inform you, here and now that it
is not my purpose to make an extensive and de-
tailed classification of the various forms in which
deception appears. Roughly speaking, that is
with the most forcible words my gentle dis-
position will allow, I will make a general di-
vision of the subject. In fact I have an excel-
lent division in mind, and I defy any logician to
prove that it is not logical. Like all true phil-
osophers, I maintain there is a reason for every-
tliing. So I base my division on Cause and
Effect, or to put it in brief alliteration, "Senti-
ment and Sliekels are the sources of Sham."
First I will show you how sentiment, taken in
tlie broad sense, is the source or cause of shams.

"O, Wad some power the giftle gie us
To see ourselves as others see us."

■ — Robert Burns

Bobbie Burns knew what he was talking about
when he wrote those lines. And yet critics try
to tell us that his best verses were inspired by
the spirits — of bad Scotch whiskey. Oh!, the
blindness of human nature ! The bald man
surreptitiously buys a wig and places it carefully
on the denuded portion of his head, thinking to
deceive his friends, especially the fair ones. The
world gently condones his weakness, condemn-
ing naught but his faulty taste, in matching the
shade of his hair. Much bolder, and certainly
more reprehensible is the man who purchases the
latest edition of the fliv-ver and then tries to fix

THE V I LL A N V AN

it up so that it will look like a real auto. As the
disgraceful changeling rattles over the road, the
very sparrows, in derision cry out, "Cheep, cheep."

Look around you, my friend, at the handsome,
white teeth shining so brightly on every side.
Know you not, they are the offspring of the
dental chair .f' Fake false-teeth, betraying your
possesors by coming loose at the mo^t inoppor-
tune times, you are the fruitful source of many
a worry and heart-ache ! There is always some-
thing the matter with you, if you are not being
swallowed and choking us, you are getting mis-
laid and broken. And yet we insist on wearing
you, not because you aid us in mastication, but
because you lend us a toothsome smile — trashy
sentiment.;.,'/'/-,;- -r ,

Tlien there is the charming maiden whose age,
remote or proximate baffles the census taker.
How she stuns you with the brilliancy of her
chemical beauty, which is expressed by the sym-
bols H2 02. Ah, we know her well. Yonder
respectable citizen serenaded her in the far dis-
tant days when he was an ardent cavalier: and
finally he married a damsel plain in her looks,
but a beautiful cook. Now his grownup son
deserts the maids of his school-day fancies to
cast adoring eyes on the bewitching ever-young
lady who used to spurn his dad with her tiny
liigh-heeled boot. Youtli and love, alike, are
blind: but who can find fault witli eitlier, since
little grams of powder, little drops of paint, can
work wonders with the most indifferent material.

Do you see that fine young dandy who is so
popular in society? He is lionized everywhere
he goes, and he enters with unconscious ease the
select circle of the four-hundred. Yet his income
is less than the salary of the average bank-clerk.
He is a bluffer pure and simple, signing checks
that no one will cash, forever drawing on a bank
account that is always overdrawn. Every tailor
in town duns him, and his only chance of ever
squaring his accounts is to marry an heiress.
Why does the fastidious four-hundred tolerate
such an obvious imposition.^ Because of some
trivial fact of sentiment. A INlayflower ancestor,
a strain of blue blood no matter liov p-le a-^d
anemic it may be, a lengthy family tree how-
ever decayed it is, anything of this sort is suf-
ficient to claim entrance into the select circle.
A genteel bearing and the services of a fashion-
able tailor will complete the bluff.

Enough of this sentimental trash! Sliammiig
and four-flushing for the sake of some petty in-
terest is indeed a deplorable practise. But there

is something far worse, and that is shamming for
the sake of shabby shekels. Pick up the daily
paper and with eyes that can see, read the ad-
vertisements. Column after column: get-rich-
quick schemes so brazenly patent that you blush
as you read them, all sorts of wonderful money-
making contrivances that would drive anyone
into bankruptcy, patent medicines^ useful only
to the man who forgot to stock up. But wliy
enumerate them ? Pe^liaps you wonder why
tliey are there at all. Remember, my friend, it
])ays to advertise. Everyone of those ads, no
matter how absurd its claims, will attract a host
of suckers.

Close your ears while I tell you a whopper. I
tliink it is no exaggeration to say that the major-
ity of commerical enterprises depend in part on
a big bluff. As I had the misfortune to lose the
statistics in reference to tliis matter, whicli were
complied only after much labor and time, you
will have to take my word for it. But, for ex-
ample, everyone knows that Barnum tlic circus
man, built up his busiiess on a little truifsm,
"Tliere's one born every minute."

Apropos of circuses, w!ien you were a hoy (if
you didn't happen to be a girl) did you ever stand
outside the big tent and feast your eyes on the'
gorgeous posters? After you paid tlie quarter,
saved up by six months of rigorous self denial
and entered the flapping gates of this earthly
paradise, Avhat a disappointment awaited you.
The only feature that ever measures up to the
standard of the posters is the monkey cage. And
your baby brother is funnier than a whole barrel
of them. At least, the visitors used to say so, to
get an invitation to su})per or a bottle of ma's
famous goose-berry wine.

Ah the maledictions h-aped on the heads of
those who bunco the unhappy consumer. Go out
into the kitchen and examine the wooden nut-
megs, grate them and note the heap of saAvdust.
Pick up at random any package labeled "Break-
fast food." I defy you to analyze the mysterious
compound. Test the coffee, whicli is not coffee
at all but a mixture of peanut '-hells nnd dried
peas scientifically blended, roa.sted, and '>;vou d.
Have you ever had any experience in r:)i<-
ing a true patch? Here is the saddest tale
of all, "The Experiences of the Amateur Gar-
dener." For every seed he sows, cadmus-like,
he reaps three husky weeds. The yield of his
truck patch at the end of a blistering^ back-ach-
ing s nmmer proves conclusively that guaranteed
seeds are n9t synonymous with a full vegetable

THE VILLANOVAN

cellar. But why confine ourselves to such trivial
instances, when there are far greater crimes cry-
ing to heaven for vengeance?

Hanging opposite the motto, God Bless Our
Home, in many a parlor rests a framed momento
of father's folly. Dad writhes in mental agony
every time he beholds that beautiful certificate,
engraved in six colors, embossed with red and
gold seals, which entitles the holder to one hun-
dred shares, at a dollar a share, in the Wild Cat
copper mine. Mom insists that it hang there
until Wild Cat copper declares dividends on the
common stock. Thus is a taste for art cultivated
in our American homes. ^ ;: ,/ :

The suave real estate agent paints in vivid
colors, the splendors of a suburban lot, laying
stress on the beautiful scenery and pure ozone
that surround it. The enthusiastic buyer hands
over his money and then decides to view his pur-
chase. Fortunate man if his lot is not adjacent
to dumping grounds, and lucky beyond a doubt,
if the zephyrs tliat blow from a soap or glue fac-
tory invade not liis back yard.

I pride myself on being systematic, in hav-
ing a well shaped plan of action always in view.
I have treated of the milder forms of the subject
under discussion, and I will now proceed to
t'laborate the more depraved forms of fake.

Let us say you are a business man. A well
dressed prosperous looking stranger comes into
your office and Iielps himself simultaneously to
the best chair and your private box of cigars.
He seems greatly interested in your line of goods
and you have visions of a large order with a
new customer. At the end of ten minutes, you
are disillusioned and in less than half an hour
you are completely undone. When he departs
you possess an insurance policy that will never
do you any. good, an incubus, doomed to lapse
after you have mortaged the piano to pay the
first five years' premium. Of like nature is
that other gentleman the book agent who usually
drops in on your busiest days. His chief business
is to sell books that nobody wants and he gen-
erally succeeds by an effective combination of
gall, wind, and perservance. But why rub it
in ! Your library is stocked with histories of
China and Peru, Editions de Luxe, all sorts of
books that will lay unread and uncut on your
slielves until you die, and then your heirs will
throw them out. Poor, weak, human creature,
must you always pay the penalty for your Aveak-
Jicss? Cheated;, defrauded, victimised wherever

you turn, let us hope that in the next world there
will be relief from tliis awful calamity.

I have one more example to relate. Would
thrt I ]iad the biting satire of a Swift, the chill-
ing sarcasm of a Macaulay, the burning irony of
a Burke, to denounce in fitting terms the follow-
ing monstrosity! Who is the meanest man and
what is the most reprehensible practise? To
my mind, it is tlie wretch who flayed the demon
Rum on the public platform, and a few hours
later in tlie privacy of liis home, filled up tlie
bath tub with beer and soaked his tliirsty carcass
in the liquid he liad condemned as filthy hog
wash. Each week the expressman would deposit
an unassuming keg of nails (wliich frequently
leaked) at this man's cellar door and receive for
his tip, a pamphlet on the suppression of the
liquor traffic. Oh, the vile hypocrisy of it ! Yet
we have the grim satisfaction of knowing that
the gentleman in question has played his game a
little too far. In depriving others of the good
and lawful things of this life, he himself must
sliare in the general drouth. May his burning
thirst be quenched by nothing stronger than gin-
ger pop. " '''^'■■r-\' -::■'''■'.?'/ ■::'''- r ..-;;;.;

Before I endeavor to summarize the subject of
sliams, which I have considered mainly in the con-
crete, I will present to you some of its metapliysi-
cal, psychological and moral aspects. It is a
notable fact that we are living in a world of sham
and bluff and camouflage. "Something is rotten
in tlie state of Denmark," is a judgment that
can be applied universally. The moralists shouts.
"Wliat's wrong witli the world?" then he listens
to Echo, carrying back tlie answer, — "the world."
If any one should ask me the same question, I
would answer truthfully, "I don't know." But
I will take you into my confidence, gentle read-
er, and submit to you a little theory of my own
which is supported by the preceding examples
p.nd arguments.

I have a weakness for quoting the good old
maxims by which our fore-fathers ruled their
lives, and our fore-fathers were pretty straight
lived old chaps at that. Here's a famous one,
"Honesty is the best policy." Hark ! I can hear
tlie crooked politician, and the embezzler of trust-
funds say "Righto" as they lock-step up and
down the jail corridors. Our great president,
Lincoln, hit the bullseye when he made the fol-
lowing observation, "You can fool some of the
people all of the time, and you may fool all the
people some of tlie time, but you can't fool all

THE V I LL A N V A N

of the people, all of the time." Bluff and sham
and hypocrisy are the real causes of more trouble
and distress than the world will ever know. To
be honest, to be square, to be on the level in
small things as well as great, will bring more
real peace and happiness into the lives of men
than all the systems of social uplift ever pro-
posed. This is my pet theory of making the
world safe for Democracy. If it were actually
adopted, the League of Nations or any similar
device would be thrown in the scrap heap.

Human nature is the only stumbling block
in the path of my little theory. As long as men
are men, tliey will practise the gentle art of de-
ception. This quality is inherent in the nature
of the beast and it endureth from generation to
generation. The principle of tlie gold brick ante-
dates Noak's Ark, Archaeologists have proved
from their discoveries that the gentle sex have
been "making up" ever since the males have had
an eye for the aesthetic ; and that is a long, long
time ago.

At the present time men are deceiving each
other worse than ever before. Even as they kill
each other in battle, tliey must needs "camou-
flage" the deadly work. From all indications,
deception is passing from an art, a gentle art in-
to one exact and cruel science. It is hard to pre-
dict what the future will produce in the line of
shams, but I, for one, am prepared to hold my
own wlien it comes to fooling the other chap or
getting fooled by some one else.

I must confess that the subject of "shams" is
too extensive to admit of any but the most super-
ficial treatment in a work of tliis sort. I liave
tried to make tlie subject matter as shallow as
possible so tliat even a child can wade through it
without getting into' deep water. In conclusion,
I miglit add that wlien I submit this manuscript
to tlie editor, I will tell him it is an essay. I
wcrn you, however, my readers, not to be deceiv-
ed even tliougli I kid tlie editor into accepting it.
This is only a sham essay, built on a bluff by a
genuine faker.

IMITATIO CHRISTI

When depression's saddening feeling
Seizes on my soal with pain,
Consolation comes revealing
As I read Christ's life again.

All he suffered makes c«r sorrow
Look like shower «nto storm;
All the good He did we borrow,
If we will to Him conform.

Years He labored on in secret;
Then He came forth and we see
How our Master, Lord of all things,
Shone in public ministry.

Three years of His life devoted.
Working every kind of good ;
His reward — lo! those he favored
Nail Him to a cross of wood.

Lowly was He born in stable.
Angels singing at His birth:
Laud! Hosanna! Peace! and Glory!
Christ the Lord has come to earth.

Such thoughts give, me consolation —
Thoughts of what Christ did for me —
How He came on earth fulfilling
All His Father's grand decree.

Sad depression thus doth quit me.
Free my soul is of its pain;
So I bear my cross and follow.
Life abundant to attain.

-Jerome A. Mahonej^

®1|? HtlUnonan

Vol. VI

OCTOBER, 19^1

No. 1

lEfttlar-iit-OIlitef

WILLIAM A. O 'LEAKY, '22

Atumttt
HOWARD M. THORNBURY, '22

lEMtortal iMtxxh

Aaaoctatf lEJiitnra

ROBERT EVANS, '24
WALTER RIORDAN, '2i

ABHiatiiMt tMtnr

JOHN p. DONOVAN, '22

AtlilctitH
ALFRED KENNY, '23

CHARLES A. BELZ, '22, Editor

CHARLES A. CALLAHAN^23

THEODORE REIMEL, '24 ^^ ,„^

EDWARD J. RITSON, '25

SfantUii llrfttor
REV. JOSEPH E. HYSON, O. S. A.

AfturrltBtng

EDWARD DIGHAM, '24
GEORGE CASEY, '25
PHILIP HOLAND, '25

Husitxpaa Sr}iartmnit

IBuH itraa fHattuyrr

JAMES PURCELL, '24

Eitcutni Ahiiiarr
CHARLES M. MAGEE, Ph.D.

(Uirrulatinit
CHARLES McCLERNAN, '23
RHINE AS VIZE, '23

Shttortal

ONCE more the portals of Villaiiova have-
opened to receive those in quest of learn-
ing and in this opening issue of Tmc
ViLLANOVAN we wisli to extend our greeting
both to those who are just entering upon their
college careers and to those who have been with
us before. Likewise, we extend our salutation
to the Alumni, to all our friends and supporters,
and to those who take a kindly interest in our
humble endeavors. We anticipate an unusually
interesting and successful year. In fact, we predict
it. Something seems to have arisen amongst us,
a rejuvenation of spirit, of interest in all college
activities — athletic, academic, and social. We are
reinforced in numbers and our rate of mortal-
ity in class work seems to be on the decline, so
that we are entering upon this, our sixth year of
College Journalism, with keen hopes for the
future.

We look forward to the Alumni more than
ever for support, for we realize that that body
is ever increasing in magnitude and has become
a substantial factor in all things which concern
IIS. ^Ve solicit their help and advice and also any

literary contributions which they may be dis-
])osed to offer, and we tender tliem our most earn-
est Avislies for succes in all their activities, pro-
fessional or otherwise.

WORK

S you sow, so shall you reap." We do
not utter these words as an introduction
to a sermon nor do we wish them to be
construed as a foreword to a discussion on
liuman frailty. The most heartless teacher of
all, experience, is our sole prompter. There are,
undoubtedly, a goodly number among us who
are starting out on their scholastic careers with
excellent motives and a determined will to suc-
ceed no matter what obstacles may happen in
their way nor what the odds may be against
them. It is given to no man to look into the
future. An extremely wise provision on the part
of the Creator. Where then is the advantage in
becoming a continual dreamer?

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of life, demand concrete evidence of ability and
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THE VILLA N OVA N

£^cliieved by indulging in pleasurable vagaries of
tlie mind. We do not mean to infer that "castles
in the air" are entirely detrimental in their effect;
on the other hand they are salutary to those who
do not make tliem a ruling element in their lives.
It seems logical then to suggest that the only way
to progress in any Iiuman attempt is to go about
it in a concrete manner^ — to act, to concentrate,
to make the most of a day's opportunities.
Obstacles will have to be surmounted, inconve-
niences suffered and failures endured; but, there
is no ignoming in faikire provided the grit to try
again is there.

Men of the world tell us that life requires
sand and we are not prone to doubt their work.
Business and professional competition of to-day
have assumed such gigantic proportions that the
survival of the fit only, is immediately evidenced.
It is necessary to be fully equipped for tlie battle
and man's only equipment is his mental and
pliysical inheritance and the degree to which he
has developed both. The days when men sat
by the fireside and in the dim glow of a burning
log endeavored to enhance their mental powers,
have faded into tlie past. The opportunities of
today are so manifold that almost anyone can
secure education along a desired line provided
he has the necessary will power to endure the
sacrifices required. The failure to grasp these
opportunities and make use of them places one
on the wrong side of the line of demarcation be-
tween the dependent and the independent. The
opportunity to develop nature's gifts is presented
to you here and whether or not you will take
advantage of it is a question for you to decide.
We pass this way but once. Let us make the
journey pleasurable and profitable to ourselves
and our companions. Let us pass on the way
smiling, with a word of cheer for everyone.

KU KLUX KLAN

DURING the past few months there has
come before the public gaze the alleged
inner workings of an organization, national
in character, and of extensive membership, which,
persumably, is existent to aid in the "preservation
of law and order" in our country. The principle

tliat "tlie end justifies the means" is evidently the
prevailing doctrine in the Klan, if those respon-
sible for the "expose" are to be believed. But
we are particularly interested in the fact that
the organization is inimical to the interests of
Catholicity. The propaganda seems to be that
too many influential positions have fallen into
the hands of Catholics, that a powerful influence
has come into existance in matters politic, which
they call "Catholic." If strength lies in numbers
the Klan is outclassed at the outset, but we will
disregard this insignificant detail and consider
only such facts as may establish conclusively
the futility of any attempt to block the progress
or bring to naught the work of an institution,
whose beginning antedates that of all others.

Enemies of Catholicity are as old as the
Church herself. There has never been a time
when she was free from exterior liostility and
still it seems that this influence has never damp-
ened her ardor nor retarded her progress. As
a matter of fact the Church has thrived and
benefitted under the attacks which have been
launched at her from time to time. And we may
say in passing that the present attack will be
attended with the same result. The Klan has
succeeded in arousing public interest in the Cath-
olic religion ; this can only be followed by a
more widespread consideration of the truths of
Catholicity. Thus, it is evident, that a direct
benefit accrues from the circulation of the sin-
ister propaganda. No clear-thinking individual
will accept any statements of the Klan at their
face value and a close and deep inquiry in their
source will generally reveal the prejudiced mo-
tives of tlie instigators. It is impossible of an
organization such as this, founded on principles
of sectional hatred and religious bigotry, to suc-
ceed in any endeavor, no matter how seemingly
praiseworthy that endeavor may be. The Cath-
olic Church has stood and will continue to stand
pgainst all attacks from within and without. She
is stronger to-day tlian ever and tlie fact that in-
fluences more powerful than those wielded by
the Ku Klux Klan have never prevailed against
her is our safe prediction regarding the outcome
of this present attack.

7" II li .r I L L A A' (; /■ // A'

l<)

.•ichicvfd by iii(hilg'iii<>' in plcasiirahlc vaii,'arit'.s of
tlif niiiul. \\ V do not mean to infer that "castK's
in tile air" arc entirely detrimental in tlu-ir elFi'ct;
OH tile otiier hand tiiey are salntary to those who
do uoL ni;ike tlieni a ruling,' element in thrir lives.
Il seems lonieal then lo siin'<i'est that the otdy way
to prc-nress in any human attempt is to fi,'o about
it in a concrete manner, — to act, to concentrate,
to make the most of ;\ day's opportunities.
()l)stacles will ha\e to be surn\ouuted, inconve-
niences suiTcred and failures I'ndured; hut, t'lere
is no iyiMuninii' in failure provided the !,;'r:t t-i try
.•:fj,ain is there.

Men of the world tell us that life re(]uires
s;ind and we art' not prone to doubt their work.
Business and professional competition of to-day
havi' assumed such iiiyantie ])r()portions that the
survi\;il of the tit only, is immediately I'videnced.
It is necessary to be fidly e(|uipp,'d f'-r t!ic battle
ami man's only ('([uipment is his mental and
physit'al iiiheritaiu'c and the degree to which he
has <le\ eloped both. 'I'he days when men sat
by the fireside an<l in the dim ulow of a buriiinif
l()<i,' endeavored to enhanct- tlu'ir mental powi'rs,
ha\-e fadt'd into the ])ast. 'i'lie opportunities of
today arc so manifold that ;-!mo.t anyone c.'in
secure education alonii' a di'sired line provided
lie has the necessary will ])Ower to endure tlie
sa(rilices rt'(|uirc(l. 'The failure to <;-rasp these
op|)ortunities and make use of them ))laces one
on the wronu- side of the line of demarcation be-
tween the de])i'ndent and the independent. 'IMie
opportunity lo (lc\elop nature's yifts is presented
to you here and whether or not you will t.'ike
a(l\antaye of it is a (piestiun for you to decide.
\\ (• pass this way but once. I.et us make the
journey j)leasurable and profitable to ourselves
and our companions. I.et us ])ass on the way
■>niilinu-. with a word of cheer for everyone.

KU KLUX KLAN

DrUlN'(i the past few months there has
come before the public jia/i- tlu' alleg'cd
inner workings of an oruani/ation, national
in t'haracter, and of t-xtensive mcmbershi]), which,
pirsuniably. is existent to aid in tlu' "])reservation
ol law and ordi'r " in our country. The princi[)le

that "the eiul justifies the me.ans" is evidently the
prevailing doctrine in the Kl.'in, if those respon-
sible for the "expose" are to be believed. Hut
we arc particularly interested in the fact that
the organization is inimical to the interests of
( 'atliolieity. The propaganda srems to be that
loo many influential positions lia\e fallen into
the hands of Catholics, that a powerful iniluencc
has come into existance in matters politic, which
they call "Catholic." If strength lies in numl)crs
the Klan i.s outclassed at the outset, but we will
disregard this insignificant detail and consider
only such facts as may establish conclusively
the futility of any attempt to block the progress
or bring to naught the work of an institution,
wliost' beginning antedates that of all others.

l''aieniies of Catholicity are as old as the
Church herself. There has ni'vcr been a timt'
when she was free from exterior hostility and
still it seems that this influence has lu-vcr damp-
ened her ardor nor rt'larded her progress. As
a matter of fact the Church has thrived and
luMiefitti'd under the attacks which have been
launched at her from time to time. Aiul we may
say in passing that the present attack will bi'
attended with the same result. The Klan has
succeeded in arousing public interest in tin' Cath-
olic religion; this can only be follo'wcd by a
more widespread consideration of the truths of
Catliolicity. Thus, it is evident, that a direct
benefit accrues fr;>m the circulation of the sin-
ister pro])aganda. \o clear-thiidving individual
will accept any st.'itemcnts of the Klan at their
face \alue and a close and deep intpiiry in t'u'ir
source' will generally reveal the prejudiced n\o-
tivcs of the instig.'itors. It is im))ossible of an
(.rganization such as this, founded on principles
of sectional hatred and religious bigotry, to suc-
ceed in any endeavor, no matter how seemingly
praisewortliy that endeavor may be. The Cath-
olic Church has stood and will continue to stand
."gainst all attacks from within and without. She
is stronger to-day than ever and the fact that in-
fUu'nees more powerful than those wielded by
the Ku Klux Klan have never prevailed ag.'iinst
lu'r is our safe pri'diction regarding the outcome
of this present attack.

THE V I LLANO VAN

OPENING

Villanova was formally opened on September
23d with the address of our President^, Rev. F.
A. Driccoll, O. S. A., to the student body.
The number of new students has far surpassed
that of any previous year. The large increase
in enrollments has necessitated the arrangement
of the several schools under deans.

Mr. Carl T. Humphrey, S.B.

Dean of School of Technology

Rev. Howard A. Grelis, A.M., O. S. A.

Dean of of School of Arts and I/Ctters r

Rev. George A. O'Meara, y\.M., (). S. A.

Dean of the School of Business Administration

Rev. Francis E. Tourschcr, D.D., (). S. A. v
Dean of the (Graduate School

Rev. Ruellan P. Fink, M.S., O. S. A. ^ .

Dean of the Pre-Medical School

Rev. Walter G. Rafter, A.M., (). S. A. -

Dean of the Siniimer and l^iXtenKJon Schonl

Rev. Tliomas A. Rowan, A.M., O. S. A.
Dean of the Prepai-atory School

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION

Under the capable direction of Dean O'Meara,
this school will soon hold as important a place
on the curriculum as any of the older schools
of Villanova. Its faculty consists only of men
wlio have specialized in universities and in the
business world in this particular kind of work.
The courses offered in tliis school lead to the
degrees B.S. in Economics, B.S. in Accounting,
B.S. in Journalism.

THE SUMMER EXTENSION SCHOOL

The formation of the Summer and Extension
School combined under the direction of Dean
Rafter has proved a valuable asset to the Greater
Villanova. The success of Fr? Rafter's School

was indicated by the enrollment of nearly three
hundred students last summer. Courses were
offered from practically all brandies of the
college curriculum. >;

FEDERAL BOARD STUDENTS

The appearance of twenty-one men from tlie
Federal Board for Vocational Training on tlie
campus, causes us to reflect that there is sometliing
about Villanova which makes it a "clioice" col-
lege. It is the clioice of the man and has tlie
approval of the United States Government. Need
any further testimony be given that Villanova
is tlie ideal college and that ever man here
sliould not only be proud of his Alma Mater,
but should consider it an lionor to be a son of
Villanova?

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES

George T. Shaett'er, Pli.D., Head of the Depart-
ment of Modern Language and Professor of the
Romance and German languages, annouiiccs his
corps of teachers:

Francis A. Hess, Pli.D.

Professor of German '

A. G. Lauxienzo, Litt.D. ,

Associate Professor of SjKinish

Robert M. Evans ''^''''' ''''' '''''''^'^'''-' ■''[■'-''■^ ■'■''■■ --■^''^''•^■''■.

Instructor in French and Spanish ■ ^

J. CJinard ■■'■:':' ::^ ■'■.'-'■'.'.'■■/ ''::''^ "•/'-" ."

Instructor in Si)anish

^HOBBLE-GOBBLE"

On Friday evening, September oOth, the tra-
ditional and time-hcnored initiation of P'resh-
men into "The Ancient Order of tlie Hobble-
Gobble" was lield. Tlic secret "rites" were held
under the direction of the "Exalted Hobble-

THE V I LL A N O V AN

Gobbler/' Frank Pickett, with the assistance of
the "Associate Gobblers,"

While the affair proved rather "shocking" to
some of the new men, it nevertheless furnished
much amusement to the old men. The acrobatic,
vocal and terpsichorean talents of the Freshmen
were exhibited in the auditorium while some of
their "other" talents were "displayed" on the
campus.

CLASS ELECTIONS
Class of J922
Prseident — Martin J. MacDonald
Vice-President — Elmer M. Hertzler
Secretary — Howard M. Thornbury
Treasurer —

Class of J923

President — Matthew A. Lynch ,
Vice-President — Joseph B. Ford
Secretary — A. Edward Cooke
Treasurer — Charles B. Laughlin

; Class of J924

President — James H, Walsh
Vice-President — Paul J. McCloskcy
Secretary — Charles P. Gaffney
Treasurer — Walter M. Riordan
Football Manager— James F. Derwin

Class of J925
President — John Finn
Vice-President — Frank Livingstone
Secretary — Thomas Fox
Treasurer — Eugene Kennedy

FRESHMAN MEETING

The first meeting of the Freshman Class was
called by Fr. O'Meara on October 3d. At this
meeting the class was organized and John Finn
elected president. In his opening speech, Mr.
P'inn asked for the co-operation of his classmates
and immediately formulated plans for the Fresh-
man football team. This year's Freshman Class
lias so far shown a considerable amount of spirit
and loyalty to the various activities of the school.
Villanova welcomes, and is proud of the Class
of 1925. • ,

PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY

At the first meeting of the Saints Luke, Cosmas,
and Damiaii Pre-Medical Society, Mr. James B.
Dempsey was elected president to succeed Mr.
Pierce II. Russell, who has entered the George-
town Medical School.

This society was organized last year and, under
the capable direction of Rev. Ruellan P. P'ink,
O. S. A., has grown to be one of the leading
societies at Villanova. It has not only been
prominent in the social activities of the college,
but also in the spiritual and intellectual read-
ities. At the meetings, essays and spiritual read-
ings are given which are essential to the man who
is to study medicine. Every member of this
society on leaving Villanova will be prepared
to defend his faith and uphold the teachings and
doctrines of his church whenever they are assail-
ed, whether it be in the medical profession or in
the great whirl of the business world.

At the recent initiation, nearly fifty new mem-
bers were admitted through the sacred portals
of the Guild of Sts. Luke, Cosmas and Damian

As further evidence that the remarkable spirit
manifested by the society last year has not dim-
inished but has increased, a drive has been
launched to secure funds for the erection of a
fraternity house on the college campus. Already
the subscriptions which have started to arrive,
indicate that the drive, under the management
of Yr. Fink and President Dempsey, is to go
"Over the Top" with flying colors.

• THE YEAR BOOK
Work on the Year Book of the Class of 1922
was begun in earnest with the opening of the
school year. Mr. John P. Donovan and his staff
of capable assistants are giving this project their
utmost abilities. The success of the Year Book
is certain, but any contributions from the under-
graduates which may improve it will be heartily
welcomed. It is up to the entire school to l»el]i
put the Year Book of 1922 "across," and thereby
establish the Year Book of each following year
as a regular institution here at Villanova.

THE CLASS OF J923

At the meeting of the student body on Tuesday
evening, September 27th, Fr. O'Meara announced
the award of the prize for the "Best Class" dur-
ing the year 1920-1921. The prize was awarded
to the Class of 1923, which at all times was ready
to answer every call from Villanova. The spirit
and loyalty of the Glass of 1923 was at all times
100% for Villanova.

The prize is in the form of a memorial plaque
to be placed in the corridor where it may be seen
by all and prove an incentive for loyalty and love
for Villanova at all times.

THE VILLA NOVA N

As far as we have been able to learn, the fol-
lowing members of the class of 1921 have secured
these positions.

Frank Braham and J. Leo Brennan are in the
employ of the Pickett Construction Company in
New York City. . John McGuire and Alfred
Kane are also in New York City in the employ
of the Murray Electrical Company. Felix Mc-
Guire and Frank Mc Manus have secured posi-
tions in Philadelphia. It is very gratifying to
note the progress of these young men and The
VlLLANOVAN extends its congratulations.

Leo Delohry is pursuing his studies at the
Long Island Medical College.

Recently, through Very Reverend C. M. Dris-
coll, O.S.A., and Reverend Fredrick Riordan,
O. S. A., Villanova was again the recipient of
the generosity of Mr. Curran, of Andover, Mass.

This last of several donations, was given by
him for the purpose of installing other fully
equipped organic laboratories.

Side by side with the lately constructed experi-
mental rooms of the department of Chemical
Engin|eering, which are also the products of
his generosity, these new laboratories have been
erected.

Spacious in their effect, these new rooms have
cleared away the vexing problem of accommoda-
ting the number of men coming to Villanova for
courses in Chemical Engineering. One hundred
and eighty students can carry on experiments
with all the comfort essential to best results.

These new organic laboratories are very ex-
tensive in their scope. One of them has been
fully equipped for the chemical engineers to

carry on any investigation in the field of organic
chemistry. The otlier has been made suitable
for pre-medical experiments. It is sufficiently
large to accomodate tliose students wlio tire pre-
paring to pursue the study of medicine. In tlie
building these laboratories, two problems were
presented and conclusively solved. First tlie in-
tellectual development of tlie students w.is care-
fully planned and all apparatus necessary for
the promotion of this development was instalkd.
Second, extreme care was exercised in maintain-
ing the perfect hygiene conditions necessary for
the welfare of those engaged in the work.

The Villanovan, in the name of the officers
of the institution and the student body, tenders
to Mr. Curran a warm appreciation of his ser-
vices to us. We trust that his laudable desire
to advance the cause of Catholic education will
receive the honor which it has so fittingly
merited. --.''::■.■■■■■:,;':,'„,

CONDOLENCES

The recent death of Philander C. Knox, Jun-
ior United States Senator from Pennsylvania,
has special significance for Villanova.

Tlie late Senator was the recipient of the hon-
orary degree. Doctor of Laws, conferred on him
by this institution in 1909.

It is a matter of profound regret that he was
taken at the height of a brilliant career. His
loss leaves a sense of a distinct gap in the ranks
of worthy statesmen who cannot be called poli-
ticians. The Villanovan sincerely mourns
the passing of a noble character. s^

TUB V I LLAN VAN

DR. TIMOTHY M. O'ROURKE "

Dr. Timothy M, O'Rourke, after an illness of
ceveral years duration, died at Philadelphia, Pa.,
September 26, 1921. Dr. O'Rourke or "Timmie,"
as lie was usually affectionately called by his
friends, entered Villanova in 1897 and upon the,
completion of his course in 1903, entered Medico-
Chi College at Philadelphia, where he received
his degree in medicine. After his graduation as
a physician, he remained a number of years at
the hospital of the college as Chief Resident phys-
ician and later as Assistant Gynecologist. Be-
fore his death he had built up a large and flourish-
ing practice in the city of Philadelphia, where he
was CO deservedly popular. For several years
he was attending physician to Vllianova College
and occupied there for a time the chair of Phys-
iology and Hygiene. Two years ago, as a result
of overwork, during tiie influenza epidemic, he
suffered a nervous break-down and collapse from
tic effects of whicli he never recovered. Dr.
O'Rourke was one of tlie most popular students
tti; t cvc" entered Villarova. His genial nature
ciider.red him to all, and he was a natural born
leader. His conspicuous athletic ability won for
him a position on the Varsity baseball and foot-
bsll teams. Despite his light weight, he was a
ciipable catcher, whose timely batting won many
a victory for the college colors. As a hard-tack-
ling end on the gridiron, his unfailing fighting
spirit and gameness played no small part in up-
liolding Villanova's prestige for plucky fighting
teams, who never knew wlien they were beaten.
His companions will perliaps best remember him
as a leader in the college pranks which form the
basis of these most lively rerainisences. It could
be svAA of him, however, that while he was often
in mischief, it was always without malice and of
the innocent variety which leaves behind it no
unpleasant memories.

Burial was at his home in Waterbury, Conn.
To his family and bereaved widow TriK Vir.LA-
x;)VAN presents its sincere sympathy.

ate days, Ray took a prominent part in all
college activities,^ particularly in the Athletic
Association, and in the Phi Kappa Pi, in the
councils of which he was a leading spirit. The
present grandstand on the college campus was
erected chiefly througli his untiring efforts. After
his graduation he continued to take an active
part in college affairs. The first design for tiie
new gymnasium was made by him and though
it was afterwards rejected, it served its purpoce
in the process of intelligent planning. During'
the war he was sent to an officers training camp
and secured a commission as a second lieutenant.
His many former companions and friends will
miss his energy, zeal, interest and loyalty at their
alumni reunions.

The funeral Mass at St. Columbia's, Pliiladel-
phia, was sung by his friend and advisor, Father
Dohan, who likewise preached the funeral sermon.
To his family and young wife, to whom he had
been married less than a year. Till-: VlLLANOVAN
extends its sincere condolences, r ^ v;

Charles Raymond Larkin was born November
6th, 1891, in Philadelphia. He was educated in
the public schools of Philadelpliia, graduating
from North East Manual Training School in

C RAYMOND LARKIN ;

C. Raymond Larkin, '11, of Philadelphia, Pa.,
died August 30, 1921, after a long illness which
had kept him confined to his bed since last Janu-
ary. "Ray" Larkin at the time of his death was
Assistant Engineer in the Department of Health
of tlie City of Philadelphia, which position his
great technical skill, particularly his ability as
a draftsman, had secured for him sliortlv after
Jns graduation from college. In his undergradu-

1910, going from there to Villanova College, from
which he received B.S. in civil engineering in
1911 and the degree of civil engineer in 1919.

His first engineering work began under the
Union Paving Co. as superintendent and higli-
way engineer. Many sheet asphalt streets were
laid by him in the city of Philadelpliia and vic-
inity. ;•;;;■;■■■', v;;:. ::,:.;-:;\,:.;>':;,-j\ ,/■,:■;: '■r;-; ;; ";'■'■■..'■:

In August, 1916, Mr. Larkin became Assistant
Engineer in the Bureau of Health, city of Phila-
delpliia, under J. A. Vogelson, Chief of the Bu-
reau, member Am. "So. C. E. All construction
and alterations undertaken in the hospitals and
other institutions in the Bureau were under liis
supervision.

In 1918 he was given a leave of absence from
the Bureau and enlisted in the army, attending
the training school at Camp Joseph Johnston,
Jacksonville, Fla., and commissioned second lieu-
tenant, quartermaster's section, on December 6,
1918. He was retired to the Officers Reserve
Corps and again resumed his duties with the
Bureau of Health until his death.

He was married to Katherine E. Lochery, at
Jamaica, L. I., on November 17tli, 1920, and is
survived by his widow, his father and a brotlier.

Mr. Larkin was a man of sterling character
and exceptional ability and showed an earnest-

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As far as we have been able to learn, the fol-
lowing members of the class of 1921 have secured
these positions.

p'rank Braham and J. Leo Brennan are in the
employ of the Pickett Construction Company in
New York City. John McGuire and Alfred
Kane are also in New York City in the employ
of tlie Murray Electrical Company. Felix Mc-
Guire and Frank Mc Manus have secured posi-
tions in Philadelphia. It is very gratifying to
note the progress of these young men and The
ViLLANOVAN extends its congratulations.

Leo Delohry is pursuing his studies at the
Long Island Medical College.

Recently, through Very Reverend C. M. Dris-
coU, O.S.A., and Reverend Fredrick Riordan,
O. S. A., Villanova was again the recipient of
the generosity of Mr. Curran, of Andover, Mass.

This last of several donations, was given by
him for the purpose of installing other fully
equipped organic laboratories.

Side by side with the lately constructed experi-
mental rooms of the department of Chemical
Enginleering, which are also the products of
his generosity, these new laboratories have been
erected.

These new organic laboratories are very ex-
tensive in their scope. One oj them has been
fully equipped for the ehemrcal engineers to

carry on any investigation in the field of organic
chemistry. The other has been made suitable
for pre-medical experiments. It is sufficiently
large to accomodate those students wlio are pre-
paring to pursue the study of medicine. In tlie
building these laboratories, two problems were
presented and conclusively solved. First tlie in-
tellectual development of tlie students was care-
fully planned and all apparatus necessary for
the promotion of this development was installed.
Second, extreme care was exercised in maintain-
ing the perfect hygiene conditions necessary for
the welfare of those engaged in the work.

The ViLLANOVAN, in the name of the officers
of the institution and the student body, tenders
to Mr. Curran a warm appreciation of his ser-
vices to us. We trust that his laudable desire
to advance the cause of Catholic education will
receive the honor which it lias so fittingly
merited.

COISTDOLENCES

The recent death of Philander C. Knox, Jun-
ior United States Senator from Pennsylvania,
has special significance for Villanova.

The late Senator was the recipient of the hon-
orary degree. Doctor of Laws, conferred on him
by this institution in 1909.

It is a matter of profound regret that he was
taken at the height of a brilliant career. His
loss leaves a sense of a distinct gap in the ranks
of worthy statesmen who cannot be called poli-
ticians. The ViLLANOVAN sincerely mourns
the passing of a noble character.

THE VI LLANO VAN

DR, TIMOTHY IWL O^ROURKE

Dr Timothy M. O'Rourke, after an illness of
several years duration, died at Philadelphia, Pa.,
September 26, 1921. Dr. O'Rourke or "Timmie,"
as he was usually affectionately called by his
friends, entered Villanova in 1897 and upon the.
completion of his course in 1903, entered Medico-
Chi College at Philadelphia, where he received
.'lis degree in medicine. After his graduation as
a physician, he remained a number of years at
the hospital of the college as Chief Resident phys-
ician and later as Assistant Gynecologist. Be-
fore his death he had built up a large and flourish-
ing practice in the city of Philadelphia, where he
was CO deservedly popular. For several years
he was attending physician to Vllianova College
and occupied there for a time the chair of Phys-
iology and Hygiene. Two years ago, as a result
of overwork, during the influenza epidemic, he
suffered a nervous break-down and collapse from
tic effects of Avhieh he never recovered. Dr.
O'Rourke was one of the most popular students
t.i; t ever entered Villar.ova. His gen|ial nature
endeared him to all, and he was a natural born
leader. His conspicuous athletic ability won for
him a position on the Varsity baseball and foot-
ball teams. Despite his light weight, he was a
capable catcher, whose timely batting won many
a victory for the college colors. As a hard-tack-
ling end on the gridiron, his unfailing fighting
spirit and gameness played no small part in up-
holding Villanova's prestige for plucky fighting
teams, who never knew when they were b'eaten.
His companions will perhaps best remember him
as a leader in the college pranks which form the
basis of these most lively reminisences. It could
be said of him, however, that while he was often
in mischief, it was always without malice and of
the innocent variety which leaves behind it no
unpleasant memories.

Burial was at his home in Waterbury, Conn.
To his family and bereaved widow The Villa-
NOVAN presents its sincere sympathy.

C RAYMOND LARKIN
; C. Raymond Larkin, '14, of Philadelphia, Pa.,
died August 30, 1921, after a long illness which
had kept him confined to his bed since last Janu-
ary. "Ray" Larkin at the time of his death was
Assistant Engineer in the Department of Health
of the City of Philadelphia, which position his
great technical skill, particularly his ability as
a draftsman, had secured for him shortly after
his graduation from college. In his undergradu-

ate days, Ray took a prominent part in all
college activities]^ particularly in the Athletic
Association, and in the Phi Kappa Pi, in the
councils of which he was a leading spirit. The
present grandstand on the college campus was
erected chiefly through his untiring efforts. After
his graduation he continued to take an active
part in college affairs. The first design for the
new gymnasium was made by him and though
it was afterwards rejected, it served its purpoce
in the process of intelligent planning. During
the war he was sent to an officers training camp
and secured a commission as a second lieutenant.
His many former companions and friends will
miss his energy, zeal, interest and loyalty at their
alumni reunions.

The funeral Mass at St. Columbia's, Philadel-
phia, was sung by his friend and advisor, Father
Dohan, who likewise preached the funeral sermon.
To his family and young wife, to whom he had
been married less than a year. The Vi llano van
extends its sincere condolences.

Charles Raymond Larkin was born November
6th, 1891, in Philadelphia. He was educated in
the public schools of Philadelphia, graduating
from North East Manual Training School in
1910, going from there to Villanova College, from
which he received B.S. in civil engineering in
1911 and the degree of civil engineer in 1919.

His first engineering work began under the
Union Paving Co. as superintendent and high-
way engineer. Many sheet asphalt streets were
laid by him in the city of Philadelpliia and vic-
inity. ■ '

In August, 1916, Mr. Larkin became Assistant
Engineer in the Bureau of Health, city of Phila-
delphia, under J. A. Vogelson, Chief of the Bu-
reau, member Am. "So. C. E. All construction
and alterations undertaken in the hospitals and
other institutions in the Bureau were under his
supervision.

In 1918 he was given a leave of absence from
the Bureau and enlisted in the army, attending
tlie training school at Camp Joseph Johnston,
Jacksonville, Pla., and commissioned second lieu-
tenant, quartermaster's section, on December 6,
1918. He was retired to the Officers Reserve
Corps and again resumed his duties with tlie
Bureau of Health until his death.

He was married to Katherine E. Lochery, at
Jamaica, L. I., on November 17th, 1920, and is
survived by his widow, his father and a brother.

Mr, Larkin was a man- of sterling character
and exceptional ability and showed an earnest-

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ness and zeal in all he undertook that inspired
the confidence of his associates and gave promise
of a brilliant career. He will always be re-
membered as one of those so rare personalities,
with a bigness of heart and breadth of spirit,
that endeared him to all.

He was elected a Junior Am. So. C. E. Janu-
ary 14th, 1918 and to Associate Membership
June 1st, 1920. He was also a member of the
Engineers Club of Philadelphia and the Henry
H. Houston Post, No. 3, American Legion.

RALPH PENROSE

Ralph Penrose, of Doylestown, Pa., of the
Class of 1914, was the victim of an unfortunate
accident during the month of July, 1921. Ralph's
untimely death will be sincerely mourned by his
former companions and friends who will always
remember him for liis unfailing good nature and
sincerity of character.

May he rest in peace.

MRS, EVAN V. QUINN

Mrs. Mary Gertrude Quinn, wife of Evan V.
Quinn, a graduate of this institution, died during
the past month after a lingering illness at her
home in Olean, N. Y.

The funeral services were held in the Church
of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean. Rev. Edward
G. Dohan, O. S. A., of Staten Island, officiated,
assisted by Rev. Edward J. Rengel and Rev.
PVancis Driscoll,i O. S. A., president of our
college.

Burial was made in the Quinn mausoleum in
St. Bonaventure's Cemetery in Allegany.

The Villanovan extends its sympathy.

Thr VlLLANON'AX extends condolences to Rev.
John McGuire, at present in Cuba, on the recent
demise of his father.

ANNIVERSARY

The Vi llano van extends its most hearty
congratulations to Brother Bede C. F. X (Michael
Reese) '96, M. A. 1914, of St. Joseph's College,
Bardstown, Kentucky, upon his Silver Jubilee as
a Davcrian Brother.

MARRIAGES

Mr. Stanley F. Coar of Scranton, Villanova
graduated, class of '12 entered into the matrimo-
nial state, accompanied by Miss Clara Fadden,
also of Scranton. ' •

The wedding took place in St. Peter's cathe-
dral, Scranton, Oct.lSth, at 11 A. M.

The Misses Madelyn McCusker and Margaret
Wymbs of Scranton, and the Misses Eleanor
Gallagher and Genevieve Walsh of New York,
were bridesmaids. Edward J. Dougherty, of
Philadelphia, attended the groom. Mrs. Gerwin
Adair, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.

The Rev. Howard Barry, of New York, class-
mate of Stanley, performed the ceremony and
celebrated the nuptial mass.

The church decorations were unusually beau-
tiful and several organ solos played by Prof.
Frank J. Daniels, previous to the wedding march,
were exceptionally fine.

Many of Stanley's friends and classmates at-
tended tile ceremony and more than two hundred
guests etc., were present at the reception held
at the hotel Casey.

Mr. and Mrs. Coar left for New York, where
they will spend their honeymoon, v^n

KIRSCH-ADELBERGER

The marriage of Miss Ada Selma Adelberger,
daughter of Mr. and INIrs. Frank Adelberger, to
Mr. John Ignatius Kirsch, Class of '17, of Bryn
Mawr, was solemnized at St. Katharine's Churcli
on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, October 20,
Monsignor Charles F. Kavanaugh being celebrant
of the Nuptial Mass. .f;: :'' ^'^' ..■'■•/■•■':/''^V ■''''' ;--v'^-'';',^;^

Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Father
John Byrne of Ebensburg, Pa., cousin of the
groom and former Villanova student; Rev.
Fathers Fahey and Commins, of Ardmore; Rev.
Fathers Frank Driscoll and Daniel Driscoll of
Villanova College, and Rev. Father Cotter, of
New York City. Mr. Kirsch was attended by
Mr. .folin Wack as best man.

The wedding was followed by a breakfast at
the home of the bride's parents, only the bridal
party and members of the immediate families
being present. -

Upon returning from tlieir wedding trip to
Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch
will reside for the present in Camden, N. J.

Till-: Villanox'AN extends its licarty congratu-
lations to both couples.

T HE V I LLA N V AN

JiMMmfc^^^iitfcaMiiMii^MM^i— Uimafc^iafc— iJMa^iir ^ •^- '

FOOTBALL

NEW era of football has been ushered in
at Villanova. The new coach, Allie Millerj
former Penn star, has the largest squad
of. willing canidates ever seen on our field. His
call for men was heard and promptly answered
by more than thirty candidates, twelve of whom
are veterans. Six of these men were regulars on
last year's team. In Leo Lynch and Charles Mc-
Guckin, both members of the finest team ever
turned out at Villanova, Coach Miller has two
very able assistants. Already they have suc-
ceeded in polishing up some of the men,, as yet un-
itiated into college football.

The line, averaging one hundred and seventy-
five pounds from end to end, is one of the heav-
iest ever put on the field here. Six of the line-
men are veterans. Captain McCartliy who filled
Leo Lynch's place at center for the past few sea-
sons, is showing up remarkably Well in practice.
Foley, the sub-center from Stamford, is pressing
hini at every turn and will no doubt be second
choice. Elmer Hertzler, the former West Philly
star, will again hold down right end. His tack-
ling ability is enough to insure this, but in ad-
dition he is a great man to have on the receiving
end of a forward pass. There are two or three
candidates for left end but at present Tony
Lynch, a brother of Leo Lynch and a veteran
of last year's varsity, seems to be the choice. His
playing is unusually consistent and he should
make a fine running mate for Hertzler. Blanch-
field, anotlier Villanova Prep, product and a
member of last year's team, is also making a
great fight for one of the half backs. His de-
ficiency in weight is made up for in his ability
to make a flying tackle. Finn, candidate for
the other half, played for Moravian Prep.
He has quite a reputation for olf tackle plays and

is also a drop kicker of no mean ability. He
averages four out of five attempts in scrimmage.

As for the other candidates ; Bachman, veteran
linesman, is ready and fit to take his old position
as left guard. He is making a wonderful show-
ing and is playing much better than in previous
years. He will probably alternate with Greeley.
Connolly, in due time and with more experience
will make a quarter back. When he takes his
place calling the signals there is hardly a change
to be noticed and the team works as smoothly as
ever. The line men must all fight for their po-
sitions when they oppose such men as Shea, P'oley,
Cratty, and Whelan. McNamara, a veteran, al-
though he reported a little late for practice has
.".Iready won commendation from the coach.
Duggan, Conway and Ryan is each working his
hardest in order to gain a coveted position.
O'Brien, another backfield man, was hurt in
practice but it is hoped that he will be ready to
report by the end of the week. He was making
a wonderful showing and most likely will al-
ternate with either half back. Cratty, a new
member of the varsity, seems to be the logical
candidate for left tackle. He formerly played
for Colby and comes from tliere highly recom-
mended. Kraig, during the absence of Striegle
made quite a creditable showing and it may be
hard work to displace him. Pickett, of Villa-
nova Prep, and a member of last year's varsity
is playing a sterling game. His hard efforts will
most probably win him a permanent position as
right, guard.' ■■■■;■

McGrady, a veteran whose punting was the
feature of many games played at Villanova, is
again in the backfield. In practice he has been
punting far above the usual average. McGrady
as full back is practically settled. Cronin, who

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called signals for the varsity last year^ is work-
ing the team every minute. He doesn't appear
to be at all handicapped by his light weight and
is as a result gaining a great deal of territory
tlirough the scrub line.

McDonald, another member of last year's team
is ready to take Cronin's place at any time in
the event that anything happens to him. He is
working every day and makes good gains with
tlie second team.

Graduate Manager McGeehan and Manager
Tony Lynch have by hard, dilligent work ar-
ranged tlie following schedule;

Oct. 1. A'^illanova vs. Ursinus at CoUegeville

Oct. 8. AMlIanova vs. P. M. C. at Chester V ; 7

Oct. 15. ViHanova vs. Fordham at New York

Oct. 22. Villanova vs. Catholic University at Wash,

Oct. 29. Villanova vs.l^ebanon Valley at Norristown

Nov. 5. Villanova vs. Gettysburg at York

Nov. 12. Villanova vs. U. S. Military Acad, at West
■;■■"-. Point ,;■■;■;:■:"■.-" -."^■r- -f.-V \: i-r'-'K-^':'' ■■■:/:: r.

Nov. If). Villanova vs. Canisius at BuflFalo

Nov. 24 Villanova vs. Mt. St. Mary's at Villanova

Villanova, 6; Ufisintts/O,
On October 1, Villanova played the first game
of the 1921 season and was victorious by the
score of 6-0. Two field goals by Johnny Finn,
one from the forty yard line, were the only
tallies registered. McGrady was by far the most
consistent ground gainer until forced out by
injury. Marty McDonald succeeded him and
played an excellent game. McGrady had the
advantage of punting and consequently Villa-
nova gained ten or fifteen yards on every ex-
change. Costly fumbles at critical moments ex-
plain the low score The line to a man was solid
and Ursinus made but two first downs through
the Villanova line. Finn was a big factor in the
victory and he shares the lionors of the after-
noon, with McGrady. On the Villanova team
only tv/o substitutions were made: MacDonald
for McGrady and Bachman for Greeley.

Villanova / • Ursinus

McCarthy center v Wikoff

Pickett \ riglit guard ■ Rersch

(5reeley left guard ;;// Updike

Cratty left tackle Cornoz

Kraig right tackle Detweiler

Hertzler : ; - right end , Trutchey

Lynch ; left end ; / Kingle

Cr;^n!n quarterback Evans

right half back ;; , Faye

Finn
Hlancli field
McGrady

left half back
full back-

Rota n
Hewitt

Villanova, J9; P* M. C, 7

On Saturday October 8, Villanova's football
team traveled to' Chester to meet the much
heralded but less formidable team of the Penn-
sylvania Military College. It was an ideal day
for football and the brisk weather which pre-
vailed seemed to instill much pep into both teams
who eagerly awaited the signal to get into action.

The rival captains were called to the middle
of the field for the toss of the coin which was won
by the P. M. C. man. He choose to defend the
west goal, taking advantage of the stiff wind that
was sweeping across the gridiron. Hertzler kick-
off to LyiEter, the P. M. C. star, who returned
about 12 yards. Villanova's defense in this
period was very ragged and Lyster and Allen
tore off many long gains through the line carry-
ing the play into Villanova's territory. With
the ball on the 25 yard line holding was detected
and a 15 yard penalty inflicted, placing the ball
on the 10 yard mark. From here P. M. C. suc-
ceeded in pushing the oval the remaining distance
for the first score. The score first period — Villa-
nova 0; P. M. C, 7.

At the beginning of the second period Villa-
nova started a drive down the field mainly
tlirough the line bucking of McDonald and thf*
end running of Blanchfield aJid Fian. A- for-
ward pass from Finn to Hertzler netted 43 yards
placing the ball on the 6 yard line. Here Mc-
Donald crossed the line on a short off tackle play.
Hertzler kicked the goal tying the score. Hertz-
ler again kicked off to Lyster who was thrown
without a gain on his own 10 yard line. Lystei*
tried right tackle for 3 yards on his play. The
P. M. C. idol was injured and helped from the
field. The ball remained in the middle of the
field during the later part of the period. Crow
punted to Cronin as the half ended. Score Villa-
nova, 7; P. M. C, 7.

At the start of the second half the game became
more interesting. Villanova again kicked off
and P. M. C. failed to gain on two attemipts and
Crow punted to Cronin who retufiied the kick to
his own 40 yard line. Two penalties put the ball
back to the 15 yard line. Here Blanchfield made
a run of 85 yards for a touchdown but as hold-
ing was detected he was called back. On the very
next play Finn, the stocky halfback, duplicated
this run. This time the score counted. Hertzler
missed the goal. Villanova, 13; P. M. C, 7. P.
M. C. again received the kick-off and on the
third play Hayes fumbled. Hertzler picked up

THE VILLANOVAN

the oval and ran for 32 yards for a touchdown.
He again missed the goal. Villanova, 19| jP.

With the Main Liners holding a big lead the
Cadets seemed to be dead and their offensive
strength was very ineffective. Had it not been
for the continued penalties inflicted on the Villa-
nova team the total would have reached a much
higher score. With the ball in Villanova's pos-
session on the P. M. C. 15 yard line the game
Vended.

^^^^;^^^^^^^ V^ 6 J Catholic U,,

Villanova gathered in lier fourth consecutive

victory by defeating Catholic University, 6-0.

The game was loosely played, featured only by

the punting duel between Lynch of C. U. and

McGrady, together with several forward passes.

Tlie defense work of the Varsity line was a
tribute to Coach "Allie" Miller's system of line
play.

Credit must be awarded Catholic University
for stopping our great "pony" backfield: Cro-
nin, Blanchfield and McDonald.

"jNIickey" Finn, substituting for McGrady,
made the victorious touchdown after a 30 yard
run.

Villanova, J9; Fordham, J 4

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Villanova met and de-
feated the Fordham team by a score of 19-14.

Tliose wlio witnessed the game can never for-
get the clean, hard plajnng of the Varsity tliat
resulted in a score of 19-7 at tlie end of the third
perio'd. ■.■;■.*:;',:■■■

In the final period darkness and the crowd de-
scended on the field. The darkness defied obser-
vation of the contending teams. The crowd re-
duced a college game to a contest characteristic
of back-lots. A bonfire lighted at one end of the
field only accentuated instead of dispelling the
gloom. Tliose guarding the gridiron territory
were powerless to prevent the onlookers from
cramping the action of the two teams.

While light was strong enough no one doubted
the superiority of the Villanova squad. Under
the cover of darkness team-mates, even losing
track of one another, could not discern the man
who carried the ball, much less the ball itself.

Two touchdowns were made by Fordham in
tliis ]ieriod. One resulting in tlic recovery of a
fumble caused by the tackling of a man who

had signaled for a free catch. Knocked down
before the ball reached his arms, Cronin is blame-
less. The other was declared illegal by Mr.
Crawley because he could not see the play. The
dispute arose over the fact that Conniff of Ford-
ham was out of bounds before carrying the ball
over. This touchdown was not allowed by the
referee.

The line-up ;

Villanova
Lynch
Crathy
Grreeley
McCarthy
Pickett
Krieg
Hertzlei"
Cronin
Blanchfield
Finn
McDonald

left end
left tackle
left guard

center
right guard
right tackle

right end

quarterback

left half back

right half back

full back

'I'oticlidowns -Whiteinore, Finn, I
Woodward. (Joals from t;)uc!ult)vvns-
ton, Strand.

Referee— Crawley, Bowdoin. I'inplre
ton. Time of periods — 15 inintites.

Fordiiaui

,: Seitz

Larkin

Walbridge

Bowler

Whitemore

Brennan

Woodward

Conniff

Meyers

Schickenmeyer

Thornton

.ynch, McGrady,
-Hertzler, Thorn-

— Moffatt, Prince-r

FOR VILLANOVA FANS

CHARLIE BRICKLEY QUOTED BY EVEN-
ING BULLETIN OF NOV. 3RD

"Princeton has a powerful team, and if it gets
going it will surprise a lot of its critics. I'll tell
you a great team," he interrupted himself, turn-
ing to Heinie Miller. "Tliat's your brother's
Villanova eleven. Best team I've seen this year
outside of the great big elevens.

"Tlicy came over to Fordham and t!»e game
ended in a tie, so ordered by referee Crowley,
with three minutes to play in the dark, with spec-
tators on the field. :: ^ ^

"As coach of the home team, 1 told the Villa-
nova captain that the ref should have called the
game and awarded it to Villanova, because it
was up to the Fordham management to keep
things straiglit. It was also wrong to stop the
game at quarter to four. He would have awarded
the game to Villanova, for they outplayed us
in every department of the game.

"What we did was unique. Called the game
and made it a tie at 20-20. I can't figure it.

"Fordham didn't want to play it out, becaui;;c
they had to kick off in the darkness and the
crowd it was dollars to grass-seed that some swift
Villanovan would get away for a touchdown.
Especially tliis lialfback- Finn. They'd have
never caught him."

r H E V I L LA NO V A N

At the beginning of another year of journal-
istic life it seems to us appropriate that we should
devote some little time to a consideration of the
"why" and the "wherefore" and the "how" of the
Exchange Department of The Villanovan.

Just as it is true that man is a social animal
and that he profits by intercourse with his fellow-
men, so it is true that a college magazine has
much to gain by establishing and maintaining
a department whose purpose shall be the survey
and, to a certain extent, the criticism of what the
field of journalism has to offer. However much
we may strive to escape the stigma of provincial-
ism, however much eifort we may make to endow
our publication with some traces of a culture that
shall be broad minded and liberal, still it is un-
deniable that such factors as geography, customs,
and traditions may at times unfavorably affect
our sincerest efforts to produce a creditable pub-
lication. It is, then, by comparing our efforts
with the output of other college journals that we
hope to be able to derive a certain amount of
benefit, which we could obtain in no other way.

As to the how of the Exchange Department, —
as to the method we are to use in running this
important department of The Vilt.ANOvan, we
may here give a brief outline of our policy. We
shall examine with as much care and attention as
we are able to devote to them, all the periodi-
cals which will see fit to exchange with us. We
shall not be able to treat, at any length, more
than three or four periodicals in one issue. As
to the rest — a brief, pertinent and, as we hope
to make it, appreciative, criticism of those publi-
cations that seem to be especially worthy of at-
tention, and a thaakful acknowledgement of the
receipt of the remaining ones must be sufficient.

In a word, then, our purpose in maintaining
this department shall be to participate in the
mutual advantages of the exchange system, and
our method shall be such as we have briefly out-
lined above. We may say finally, that we are
venturing to anticipate a year replete with that
mutual inspiration which is the reward of a pro-
perly conducted Exchange Department.

THE V I LLA N V AN

PUNTK

Current Attractions

"Wake up Jonathan" The prefects at seven
A. M. ■

Spanish Love Ask Bill Cronin, he Knows

} Love Birds Sweeney and Miles

A Dangerous Man Father O'Meara

Happy Go Lucky . . , . Fatty Ryan

Ingenuity Contests
(Answers in next issue.)
Who are these famous characters?
"Wrench"
Plato
Diogenes.

The boy with the peanut hat.
The All-American squad.
Swanson.
The Bush Brothers, Louie and Hughie.

Popular Fiction

Main Street Path to Post Office

Garden of Allah Norristown

The Clansman Pre-Meds.

Daddy Long Legs Joe Kennedy.

The Inside of the Cup Dirt

The Street Called Straight To a Degree.

The Lone Star Ranger O'Tera

The Lonesome Trail Sugartown Road

Shavings E. ......... ...... E-C Cornflakes.

The Miracle Man .......;.. Balboa

The Last Shot . . . . . . "Get out and Stay out."

Contraband Meat on Friday.

The Passionate Friends ...Miles andRodgers.
The Call of the Wild Rattling the Bones.

The Sky Pilot in No-Man's Land . . Father
O'Meara in Bryn Mawr College.

Uneasy Street Quarterly Marks.

Tarzan of the Apes . ..... .... "Joe" Dooley.

The Man who Couldn't Sleep . . . Any Prefect

The Spoilers The Chef.

Lonesome Land The Coop.

The Hundredth Chance . .Using "cribs" on Fr.
McLeod.

The Outlaw ......;..,.,.. "Dominic" Litz.

Empty Pockets . . V. ; . . . . The Student Body.

The Mischief Maker . ..... . . Eugene Gilrey.

Smith — Jones got fired from city hall.
Murphy— No, you mean the Steel (Steal)
Plant

1st. Roomate — Lend me your green bow tie,
will you? '■:','''"•'.:..

2nd. Roomate — Sure, but why all the form-
a^lity?

1st. Roomate — I can't find it.

Adam watched little Eve one day.
Fall from an apple tree.

"Ha-ha, at last I've found her out.
Eavesdropping" muttered he.

Daley — Cronin, where were you last night?
Cronin — In my room.
Daley — No, you were A. W. O. L.
Cronin — What do you mean, A. W. 0. L.?
Daley — After women or liquor.

30 THE yiL

The, Silent Drama

The Brute Micky Blanchfield

The Affairs of Anatol Bill Bride

The Great Moment . . Saturday, 12 Midnight

Something to Think About Meals

The Kid . ... . . . . Prof. Benjamin

Forbidden Fruit ..... Beans and Norristown

Dream Street Hogan Alley

Experience . . A Trip On the Poor and Weary

Buried Treasure .... . "Hootch"

The Three Musketeers ......... Police Dogs

Little Lord Fauntelroy . , . . Percy Bachman

First person, in answer to St. Peter, "Who's
there?"
It's me.

St. Peter, Come in.
Second person
It's me.

St. Peter, Come in.
Third person. It is I.
St. Peter, Send that Villanova Student below.

Hello, is this Jones the grocer? >^

Will you please deliver ten cents worth of ani-
mal cookies to Mrs. Smith. Please pick the ele-
pliants out because the baby is afraid of them.

1st. Boarder — How is hash made?

2nd. Boarder — It isn't made, it accumulates.

She I could dance all the way to Heaven with

you-

He — Let's reverse.

There are metres in poetry
There are metres in poem
But the best of all meters > :

Is to meet her alone.

The dog stood on the burning deck.
The flames were all around his neck,
"Hot Dog"

Chic — Do you know your Greek?

Doc. — Sure.

Chic. — How well?

Doc. — So well that I could teach Plato English.

The man stood on the bridge at midnight.

The night was full of air.
Some darn fool swiped the bridge

And left him standing there.

LANOVAN

The sweet young thing: "Yes, Jack plays in
the backfield now, but he expects to make the
varsity next year."

To a baker, an angry man said,
"I found a fly in your bread."

Said the baker, "That's queer
I'll step to the rear
And give you a raisin instead."

Doctors have become much sought-after since
prohibition.

Famous Fighters
Jiggs and Maggie.

The day-students, alighting from the morning
train, with Gen. McGill strutting in advance, re-
semble "Coxey's Army."

McCool was sore the other day because an
"Every City Newspaper stand," could not sell
him a New York Subway Sun.

Burns thinks that because he's a dumbell, he's
the whole gymnasium. ;

Love is a tickling sensation around the heart
that you can't get at to scratch.

Rodgers to Miles — "Say, Jimmie, Why do we
wear pajamas?" -

Miles — "To give your clothes and underwear
an airing."

Rodgers — "What ! Why I wear mine over my
underwear to keep warm."

Prof. — "Is it true that all fairy stories begin
with, "Once upon a time?"

Sotto Voice — "Some of them begin with "I lost
my book."

The host noticed Pat was ill at ease and ask-
ed him his trouble.

"Oh" said Pat, "I'm wonderin' how long it's
goin' to take this mustard to cool."

The ladies use one more golf club than the men,
the lip-stick. ;,v', '■:>';:■:■■;'/■''■■■"■ ■■.■■^

Girl— "Isn't the floor slippery?"
Boy — ^"How do you know, you haven't tried it
yet."

THE VILLA N V AN

Duke — Why is the English Prof, sore at you,
Fritz ?

Burgess — He told me to write a composition
on the "Results of Laziness" and I sent up a
blank paper.

Thingfs "Wou Never See
Jack Ryan on time.

Chromo's face when his mouth is open.
Football in the moonlight.

Thingfs Always Seen Together
Mickey Finn and Meals.
The McDonald twins.
Good Friends.
Friday and Fish.
Exams and Little Ponies.
New "Preps" and green ties.
Bread and Butter.
Gas Masks and Bad Eggs.
Ye Gods and Little Fishes.
Strawbridge and Clothier.
Pork and Beans.

P'r. Rowan — "What are the corporal works of
mercy?"

Noah — "First— ^uh^ — to contribute to the sup-
port of your paster.

Plato's only rival — Ted Hammond.

"I'm having a ripping time/' said a young
vamp of eighteen as she stooped to recover a
safety pin. . ■..■,

The boys from Lawrence take Italian in order
to converse with their neighbors when they re-
turn. -

Just because his name is Finn, doesn't say he's
the whole fish.

Famous Vamps of 1921. Bill Bride and Abe
Ceravolo.

No, Sing Sing is not a lullaby.

Sayings of the Profs*
"Next step for you is out," Fr. Rowan.
"Get in the air-gap," Prof. McGeehan.
"I flungk yoou," Doc. Schaeffer.
"So much for that," Fr. McLeod.

The dizzy squad of football students have
awarded the brown derby to their illustrious
Kleagle, James Kelly, for his parb-bench oratory
at the Bull grounds.

Things Seldom Heard
Have a cigarette.
Have a drink.
Need any money.''

Things That Seldom Change
Meader's collar.
Dick O'Briens socks.

Frank Pickett has organized an Indian Club.
Only dumb-bells are eligible for membership.

The Shortest Poem Ever Written, entitled
**FIeas.'*
Adam,

He had'em.

"Say, Yonko, just because your old man's a
baker, that don't make you a doughboy.

A. — That chicken was born in an incubator.
B. — How do you know.'*

A. — No chicken that had a mother would be
as tough as that.

"I sure can make a cent (scent) go a long way,"
said the garbage-man, "Giddap."

"Another Boston hold-up," exclaimed the man
as he stooped to adjust his garter.

"Fatty" Ryan went into a store to purchase an
umbrella. "We expect a shipment of tents next
week," said the clerk as he looked him over.

A few questions Edison overlooked in his
"Questionnaire for College Men."

Who shot what off whose head.?

What breed of chickens laid the tgg that Col-
umbus stood on its end.''

What uniforms are worn playing Marco Polo?

Will Jiggs ever get into society?

Judge — "Upon what grounds are you claim-
ing a divorce?"

Travelling Man— "I arrived home unexpect-
edly early the other morning, tiptoed into the
kitchen, kissed my wife on the back of the neck
and she said, "One quart please."

THE V I LL A N V AN

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ONLY a forty-foot gateway bounded
by two brick pilasters and ornamen-
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way in the entire world.

For back of it is the General Electric
Company's main office building, accom-
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door is its main laboratory with the
best equipment for testing, standardizing
and research at the command of capable
engineers. Then down the street a mile
long — are other buildings where electrical
products are made by the thousands of
electrical workers who daily stream
through.

Through this gate messages and repre-
sentatives from a score of other factories
and over fifty branch offices come and go
every hour — an endless chain of co-ordi-
nated activities carrying on and enlarg-
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work for the betterment of mankind.

What a story this gate would tell, if it
could, of the leaders of the electrical in-
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At 10 knots, her normal cruis-
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Figureg that tett the
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The electric generating plant,
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Fuel capacity— a million gal-
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Utilizing electricity to propel ships at sea marks
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CHRISTMAS

Over the snow-white hills of J«dea
A gleaming star shed its beckoning light,
Gliding three kings from the red land of morning
Who traveled on through the darkness of night*

They followed the star over the hills and through valleys
Rich treasures and spices and incense they bore;
And they watched it move ever steadfast and silent
Till it rested o'er Bethlehem and wandered no more*

Behold there a stable of rude planks erected
To shelter the sheep from the winds and the sleet,
And there in a crib lay the world's Infant Saviour
While Mary and Joseph bent low at His feet*

Angelic choirs sang His praise and His glory,

From the hills the poor shepherds had come to adore;

The beasts with mute eyes paid reverence and homage,

While their warm breast gave comfort* They could give no more*

Then from the far-distant rim of the East Land
The sun slowly rose o'er the whole world so still*
And a day so long prayed for was born with this message,
**A1I peace on earth, to men of good-will!"

—William J* Meter*

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THE VILLANOVAN

ArmtBttr^ lag attb QlijriBtmaa

IT was the niglit of the eleventh of November,
1918. The little town of Keatings in the
northern part of Illinois was brilliantly il-
luminated — for the Armistice had been signed and
the war was practically over. Everyone rejoiced,
even, John Flushing, the financier, for there was
his mansion resplenidicnt with light, near the out-
skirts of the town. Yes, the retired financier
seemed to share in the spirit of the day, but in
his heart was a grief that was overpowering. He
was alone. It had been five years since the death
of his wife, and today, even Armistice day, he
had received a telegram telling him that his son,
lieutenant John Plashing, Jr., had been killed'
in action. Flushing sat in his library. He was
liolding in his hand the telegram that he had re-
ceived. No longer were his features stern and
determined, but relaxed and softened, no longer
was his blue eyes pierci-ng, but dimmed — the
business man in John Flushing was giving way
to the father. No other feeling than one of pity
could arise in one's heart if he could see this par-
ent of fifty-five winters grieving over the death
of his only child. Ah! he could stand it no long-
er, he must forget. A walk in the garden miglit
compose him, he would go out.

John Plushing had been walking in the garden
for about two liours when the town clock began
to toll tlie mid-niglit hour. Being now calm
again he was surprised at the lateness of the
hour and retraced his steps to the house. All was
now in darkness except for a dim light in tlie
front hall, for the porter thinking Flushing had
retired had closed up for the night. The finan-
cier had almost approaclied the porch before he
saw tlie silhouette of a man against the glass of
the front door. He pasued for a moment, then,
wliipping out a revolver, lie advanced, towards
tlie door until he was at the first step leading
to the porch.

"Put up your hands"- — this is a low but de-
termined voice.

Then Flushing went up the steps — two at a
time, and quickly ran his liandiS through the
man's pockets, but all he could find was a dirk,
which he took possession of. He then drew out
of his Own polket a bunch of keys. "Here," he
said, "use the smallest one and be quick about

The man obeyed and he and Hushing entered
the hall. Now the financier obtained for the first
time a view of the would-be burglar's face. He
was an Italian and perhaps the same age as
Flushing himself. A heavy beard and a scar
from ear to ear made him a fearful looking ob-
ject and Flushing in spite of his weapon sliudr
dered. It was only momentary fear however
and was easily disregarded. He pressed on the
light in his library and motioned his prisoner to
go in there. '■■■■.^•- '..?.:■".■■;.;.■"'■'; '. :-:-\'v':v' ■■■"■■:■.■-";;''■ V; •;'.''

An hour passed and Flushing and his burglar
came out of the library. There was no gun to
threaten Tony now for John Flushing had done
something that night he had never did before.
Yes, the burglar had been pardoned for he had
touched a' soft part in Flushing's heart when he
had told him of his son being killed fighting for
Italy and liberty, and how he, Tony, was forced
to support his children and being out of work
had by necessity became a burglar. Ordinarily
Flushing would have scorned the story and the
general appearance of the Italian would have
justified him, but to-night he could no do so.
His dead son he thought would not allow him to
turn this Italian over to the police. He had even
presented a large sum of money to Tony and the
Italian seemed moved. Yes, they parted at the
door as friends not enemies.

A year passed'. Once more Armistice Day is
here. John Hushing is again seated in his
library. In his hands he again hold a message,
not however, concerning the death of his son,
but concerning his own death — itW'as a threat
from the "Reds.'' A grim smile was Flushing's
only answer. He had nothing to live for. What
did it matter to him.'' He shuts his eyes and
sinking back in his chair seems to be sleeping.
A great change has come over the financier since
the death of his son. His hair is now almost
M'hite and his features are those of a man of
sixty-six instead of fifty-six. Yes, Flushing was
sinking fast and tlie "Reds" would not be able to
deprive him of many years of life. In truth, he
himself would do nothing to lengthen his days.

The light of day has now retreated before the
darkness of night and. all the houses in Keatings
fire again illuminated. This time, however, the
financier refuses to even seem to share in the

THE VILLANOVAN

spirit of the day and the mansion is in dark-
ness except for a dim light in the library. The
town clock strikes eight and as if that was an
appointed signal the mansion blazes up in one
glare of light. This fact was not unnoticed by
tlie townspeople and. a few prominent men think-
ing there must be a great cause for rejoicing
came to congratulate Flushing. Nor were they
mistaken for they were met at the door not by
the porter, but by the financier himself and as
he shook their hands and cried with joy they
understood — Jack Flushing, Jr., was alive. Yes,
lie explained he had been wounded and in a
prison camp in Germany and he would be home
for Christmas. And Keatings never forgot the
rejoicing of that night.

The next day Flushing remembered the threat
of the "Reds." Now he had everything to live
for and he resolved to protect himself. That
same night a private detective was leaving
Chicago detailed for "special" duty at Flushing's
mansion.

The days glided pleasantly for the detective
proved an entertaining talker and was willing
to speak on topics which the financier cherished.
Thanksgiving came audi Flushing never realized
its meaning so much as he did this year^ — it was
a real Thanksgiving Day for him. At length
Christmas Eve had come. Flushing had been
anxious about his son, but a telegram stating
that he was delayed and would get home between
that night and morning had cheered him and he
was now almost crazed with joy.

It was now eleven o'clock. A light snow was
falling. The detective and Flushing are seated
in the library smoking. The door-bell suddenly
Hngs. The financier leaps to his feet with joiy,
but the detective restrains him.

"Wait, we got to make sure."

He got up slowly his ej'es fixed on the entrance
to the library. At the same instant a shot rang
out followed by the sound of breaking glass —
P'lushing powerless is unable to move — a face
appears at the entrance of the library, clean-
sJiaven, but a scar from ear to ear, makes him
known to Flushing wlio trembles from head to
foot. Tony, seeing the detective lying on the
floor to all appearances dead, shoots and at the
sfime moment is grabbed from behind and over-
powered by— Lieutenant John Flushing, Jr., who
had just arrived. He had found the porter bound
near the door and knowing something must be
wrong hastened and he was arriving just a little
too late.
\

It is Christmas day. The mansion is filled
with visitors for they have all heard of the arrival
of Jack and the murder of his father. They had
come from all parts of the town for Jack was
popular witli the townspeople althougli lie was
an heir to millions. The Lieutenant had not
shown himself as yet, but the porter is entertain-
ing them and tells them that the soldier will be
down as soon as he feels well enough as he is
upset from the events of the preceeding night.
Just before eleven o'clock Jack makes his ap-
pearance. His father is forgotten in their pleas-
ure at seeing him home again. After the hand-
shaking is over in an embarrased manner Flush-
ing addresses them. ^^^^^^^^V :■

"Well folks, I'm certainly glad to be with you
again, but I cannot stay a moment longer as —
well you tell them Mr. Wilkens."

With that he turned on his heel and almost
rushed from the room. The porter thus being
invited to tell the story, chuckled, and said, "Mr.
Flushing was not murdered."

That was all that was needed. Wilkens was sur-
rounded by the visitors and could not have es-
caped telling the story if he wished to. He be-
gan by telling them of the burglar captured by
Mr. Flushing, and then proceeded to what hap-
pened Christmas Eve.

"I heard the bell ring about eleven o'clock and
expecting Jack I hastened to open the door. You
can imagine my surprise when I found myself
looking into the muzzle of a reveolver. It was
the burglar that Mr. Flushing had captured, but
I did not know that. He did not say a word but
having come in he tied my hands behind my
back with a rope that he carried in his pocket.

Wilkens was interrupted with many, "O mys,"
and "Ob's."' He then told how he had- heard
the two shots and how Jack had entered at the
same time and having overpowered the man wlio
had bound him liad returned to release him as
he did not want to enter the library alone.

"Well both of us entered and there we saw the
detective lying on the floor but Mr. Flushing
was seated in his chair exhausted from fright
but not a wound. You should have seen him
when he recognized Jack. This morning he told
us that his burglar had saved him, for instead
of shooting at him he had shot at the assailant
who was climbing in the window. To make a
long story sliort Tony the burglar had reformed
and getting a "tip," as he called it, what "was
coming ott"' and it being' too late to get the
"cops" he took it into his own hands, and I guess

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we'll have another workman around this house."
At length the visitors departed with many
wishes of happiness to the Flushings. In the liv-
ing room were seated Jack, his father, and Tony.
Wliile visitors were being entertained by Wil-
kens, they were having a heart to heart talk.
"Well Dad, it certainly does seem good to be
with you once again.''

"Yes Jack, after all you have gone through,
but still if that had not happened, and if I did
not believe tliat you were dead as far as I can
see I would have been dead myself, for I would
not have made a friend of Tony here. Yes, it
has dawned on me that the Lord has been good
to me and I have not deserved it but it's never
too late to repent — is it Tony?

"I don't mind if you do," said Flushing seri-
"I don't think — you know what I do. I tell
J'ather Yates and he tell you pretty quick." /-
ously. ,.

Jack looked at his father. He remembered
his mother had always said that Dad should
be a Catholic, but Jack had never known him to
go to church. He and his mother had always
gone. As he reflected this he could not refrain
from saying, "I think Dad, she is winning you
back."

Flushing smiled, "Yes, Jack, I believe she is."
All were now on better terms with one another
and never was a Christmas so happy since the
death of Mrs. Flushing. Surely was realized
there the Angel's song, "Peace on earth to men
of good will."

^ SUCCESSION

(Hot atian Ode)

Thou golden orb a-b«tning
In pwtple western sky.

We wait thy glad returning
At thy good-bye!

O twilight gay of even,
Wrapping a weary world !

Dusk shades obscure the Heaven,
Thy flag^s unfurled!

Ye stars and planets shining,
Gilding the heavens above —

Grand sentinels enlining
Eternal Love!

Thou wan-faced Moon a-bending
0*er plain and hill and dale,

Creation^s whole a-blending
*Neath spotless veil !

Lo! soon the dawn surprises,

And ye in turn depart; :.:..■..■'■
Another day arises -

Gladding the heart.

..;.■„— Leo A* Hart*^. ;.\./'-/'^\:. ;,::'- ■\;_;:;, 'A,. ':';'■■■■- '

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THE VILLA N OVA N

Jt (Kan't St iottf

WITH ,'i final satisfying glance in the ward-
robe mirror, Henry Trent sat down in
the willow cretonned-covered chair by
the window to make sure that he had not missed
any of tlie fine points in "How to Marry Suc-
cessfully," As yet he was only in the
first chapter on "Selecting a Mate" and tonight
was to mark the beginning of a successful career,
or marriage. Synoymous terms for Henry.

In two years, out of his wages as salesman in
the London Haberdashery, he had saved almost
$300 besides his regular "rainy day" account.
With this to provide the proper setting he had
determined to sell his youth and life to the highest
bidder. He had selected Sandy Beach for the
scene of his operations because the booklet had
billed it "a refined genteel resort of the better
class; mostly seasoners," and this was just what
"How to Marry Successfully" had recommended.
"Choose a place where you are unknown and
avoid all excursion and common vacation grounds.
Love prospers under sunny skies and refined
surroundings — always harmonize with the scenery
and you will be sure to make a favorable impres-
sion on the object of your affections, or atten-
tions." As Henry looked over the comfortable
furnishings of his $25 per week room and the
pile of new togs on the chair, he congratulated
himself on making a good start. ; ;

Again he rose and stood before the full-length
mirror. Truly he looked like a million dollars.
His flannels were of the finest, his shirt the silk-
iest money could buy, and wing-tip buckskin
oxfords were as the salesman had said,
"Bear cats." He twirled his slender cane before
his image with all the sangfroid of born-with-one-
in-my-hand guy. He was a pleasing sight.
Smoothing back his well slicked hair and giving
his tie a final adjustment, he descended to the
lobby. ;:,:/'^'v'; '•;■,■> ■/'" '-■■■^ ' ..,;'::■■'".

In room "48," bath and balcony attached, Miss
Gloria Travers, nee Mamie Jones, was putting
the finishing touches on lier three liour toilet.
However, it had not been wasted for she was
looking like a magazine cover girl. As she turned
around before the glass getting a view at herself
from every angle she felt entirely satisfied. If
what "How to Marry Successfully," (ladies) was
true, she should land notliing less than a million-

aire, for she had followed directions to the letter
of the first cliapter, "appearance is nine-tenths of
the game." Gloria was a born gambler and she
had staked the savings of a year to get the
chance to meet big game on its feeding grounds.
The little red book had advised her to look
her best on the first night — and she did. Her
complexion was like clotted cream with the faint
blush of a peach on each cheek. Her hair was
carefully arranged on her head so that
it looked like spun threads of gold. In a fluffy
white frock that made her look like a fairy queen
come to life, she was what press agents and lady
reporters would call "a dream of blonde lovli-
ness." She was very easy to look at. "Well,
Book, if you are right," addressing the little red
"How to Marry Successfully," "I am going to
have a dozen prospects to choose from for a life ,
of luxury and a plain gold band to boot !" With
a solemn wink at her reflection she picked up
her purse and sauntered down to the lobby with
a many-times-rehearsed dainty walk.

The lobby was crowded with guests, for it was
just before seven o'clock dinner. Pray don't get
the impression that they were hungry and were
waiting for the meal. O, no. How vulgar the
idea. Why they were merely getting a minute's
breath of air and rest before the activities of the !
evening. It was a brilliant scene: here we have
a small town brewer's wife resplendent in flashing
diamonds — here a head-salesman from the city
with the T. B. M. air of a Wall Street magnate.
Gloria slowly descended into this rarified at-
mosphere and in a moment liad the eyes of the
hotel on her. Henry from a chair near the desk
almost lost his breath when he saw what heaven
sent and in a moment recognized quality (which
mostly meant money to him.)

With all the self-assurance of a Broadway
Beauty, Gloria walked up to the exchange and
in a clear, well modulated voice, inquired if there
was any mail for Miss Travers. When informed
in the negative by tlie sympathetic clerk, she
murmured that she couldn't understand why
mother hadn't come or at least written — what was
she to do down here among all strangers alone.'' '
If her mother had come I think there would have
been a surprised Gloria, for the respected Mrs.
Jones had kicked the bucket some ten years ago. V

THE V ILL ANO VAN

But the gag worked and at least half the men,
single and married, resolved that they would see
that she had lots to do. Then too, the same little
speech made half the old dowagers her self-ap-
pointed chaperons and thus she silenced gossip
which would have soon noticed and remarked
that she was a young girl and traveling by her-
self. As might well be said, Gloria knew how to
play her cards.

The head waiter himself conducted her to the
table where sat Mrs. Brown-Schultz, a ponderous
brewer's wife, who shone with diamonds like a
hock-shop window. At the same table sat Henry,
for Mrs. Brown-Schultz liked youth, especially
m'asculine, and had insisted privately to the
waiter on having "that handsome young fellow"
at her table. And since she was a "seasoner" and
paid $40 a week for her room and bath, she had
her way. Of course all this was unknown to
Henry, who had a secret awe of the silk uphol-
stered lady.

The head waiter condescended to introduce
Henry to Gloria and even took her order per-
sonally. Next to diamonds beauty gets the best
service. Mrs. Brown-Schultz was some lil' mixer
and soon had the conversation ball rolling — with
herself as the chief roller.

Henry recognized immediately his chance in
Gloria. Gloria too, saw one of her prospects in
the well-dressed young man and determined to
cultivate it. Henry recalled in his mind the
advice in "How to Marry Successfully"
that on meeting the prospect you should make
your eyes tell the story how deeply you are smit-
ten. This seemed very appropriate now with a
third party present, and so much did his eyes
strive to express his feelings that Gloria was kind
enough to admit that the sun on the water affected
her eyes too and made them look strained. Henry
acknowledged this with a gulp of ice water.

However, wlien two young people meet and try
to gun for each other without the other knowing
it, there is bound to ensue something. Many,
many times was the little red book consulted by
both parties. Henry learned in chapter two,
tliat all females love flowers and it counts much
in courtship if one pelts tlie souglit one witli lier
favorite flower. It was especially poetic and
sentimental and well nigh irresistible the book
ran, to smother a girl with the flowers after which
she was named, as roses for Rose ; lillies for Lily,
etc. The nearest Henry could come to Gloria
was morning glories and some how or otlier they
didn't seem just right. Anyhow, he soon learned

that she just adored orchids and violets. The
truth was that the nearest she had ever come to
an orchid was outside the florist's window. Henry
carried out the advice of the little book so well
that the florist on the avenue inquired of his

salesman, "who was the d fool spending a

fortune on orchids and violets." But the florist
was an old married man.

They swam, danced and dined together, and,
in fact, had a great time. It must be admitted
that they were both progressing. All the men at
the hotel were at Gloria's feet and were still in
the race, yet even the most conceited admitted
that Henry had the inside track. All the flappers
and almost-broilers said "anyone with half an
eye could see that that blonde baby-doll vampire
had Henry twisted around her little finger."
Persons too old to be immediately concerned,
pointed out with a sigh of fond reminiscence that
here was one of those rare cases of real love, "just
as in the olden days when we were young." At
any rate the wliole hotel had taken an interest
in tlie affair and every new development was
awaited with bated breath. If Henry so much
as accidentally touched her hand it was immedi-
ately reported they were caught holding hands.
But like lovers and fools in general, they im-
agined that theirs was a sacred love — liidden from
mortal eyes.

Henry had now reached the fifteenth chapter
on "How and When to Pop the Question.' Truly
he had progressed far in one short month, though
his roll, or what was left of it, could have told
much as to the reason why. Someliow or other
he was unconsciously becoming more and more
engrossed in the girl and it was only after read-
ing the book that he came back to his purpose in
hand. He picked up tlie little red volume and
gazed at it contemptuously. How could a darn
thing like that in cold black and white tell you
how to propose to a beautiful warm flesh and
blood creature like Gloria? But with a school-
boy shrug and unwillingly admitting that it was
responsible for the wliole affair, he opened it up
and started reading. By this time the object of
your attentions should be yours for the asking if
you have followed directions carefully, especially
chapter XIV on "The First Kiss." Always choose
the psychological moment for your proposal and
success is bound to be yours. Instinct will tell yoii
when she is in a receptive mood. Always have
moonlight to aid you if possible, for the female
of the species is very flexible under its spell.

With his determination hardened from this

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sound advice, Henry started to let his mind
wander into the future. He could see himself
lolling in the back of a luxurious Rolls-Royce
with two livered men in the front. Gloria had
dropped some vague hints about gilt-edge certifi-
cates dad had left her. How nice it would be to
have more than a curious interest in Wall Street.
They would tour the States for the wedding trip
and he would do a little hunting in the Rockies, —
and so on until he was even planning the livery
of the servants. Henry was doing the little stunt
known as "counting your chickens before they're
hatched."

The psychological moment came one night
when they had.wanderd far up the beach away
from the crowd. They were entirely alone and
the moon was shining in all its radiance. They
sat on the soft sand a while talking of harmless
subjects till Henry looked up at the silvery ball
which seemed to say "now or never." He looked
at the small figure beside him and reached over
and took her hand. She did not move and then
he put his arm around lier and plunged in with
the old, old line.

"Gloria, you can't help but know that I love
you — every breath you take makes you seem
more wonderful to me, — I've loved you since
that first time I saw you in the liotel — I know
I'm not worthy of you, but my love forces me to
speak, — will you, won't you marry me and make
me the happiest man in all this world?"

Gloria hung her head modestly, just as "How
to Marry Successfully" had told her to
do in chapter XX ori'"How to Receive and Accept
a Proposal of Marriage." In a few moments she
sliyly raised her head and said "Yes." Only the
white moon saw the lovers that night on the beach
and knew how happy two poor fishes could be
who didn't realize that they loved each other.

The next day Henry proudly announced to
Mrs. Brown-Scluiltz at dinner tliat Gloria had
consented to be his wife. Mrs. Brown-Schultz
clapped her fat bejewelled hands together and
with a gurgle of delight cried, "My dear children"
and jumped up and kissed Gloria, much to the
latter's confusion. Instantly the whole hotel
awoke to the fact and riglit tlien and there a
i-cception was held. Everybody was telling how
surprised her mother would be and how glad to
have sucli a son-in-law as Henry. :

That night while Gloria was rambling on tell-
ing how hap))y she would be running their home,
in which she would not be dominated by their
butler as some women slie kneW, but would per-

sonally direct all the help, Henry thought it was
time to speak the truth. He did not think it
would make the least difference only that most
of the bills would be paid by his bride. But he
knew that with such a powerful influence he
would be sure to get a soft position in some
broker's ofiice.

"Goo;d night!" cried Gloria, to love's young
but I have only what I draw as chief salesman,
not another cent in the world. Perhaps I should
have told you this before, but I was afraid that
you would think I was a fortune hunter. I
wanted you, not your money, and yet I'm sure
that your mother will not let us want. Besides
those bonds your father left you will make us
independent of the world. Do you care.''"

"What? Aren't you rich? What about your
club, your horses — what about these?" And her
voice approached the hysterical.

Henry looked surprised, but said, "I'm sorry,
but my club is the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. and I
haven't seen a horse since I left the farm. If you
loved me you wouldn't care what I have."

"Good night!" cried Gloria. "To love's young
dream." We both got fooled. My mother is
dead and the only thing dad left when he pulled
out was some old clothes and the bill for his
planting. . I might as well tell the whole bitter
truth. I am only a poor woiking goil and pull
down eighteen iron men a week as milliner in a
department store."

By this time botli had their hands to their
lieads and sat down tliere on tlie beach staring
at each other like two idiots. It was the first big
shock of their young lives. Henry saw all his
dreams fall around his feet while instead of Rolls-
Royces he could see trolley cars the rest of his
life. Gloria's tlioughts were too bitter for words.

Both were too far gone to begin the game over
again — their pocketbooks wouldn't allow it. The
only thing to do was to accept tlie bitter dose and
take it with good sportsmanship. Being both
young they did this and decided that rather than
be the laughing stock of the hotel they would
carry the farce out to the end. Poorer and wiser
they took the afternoon train back to lil' old
New York, but kept up appearances to the minute
that tlie train pulled out. However, before they
parted at the Grand Central she gave him the
address of her boarding house and her right name,
Mamie Jones. -.,;:■.■■■.',; ';:■:.:"'■■■::■•■■'. •'■'■.'

Some time later, in fact some years later, the
Trent family sat at dinner in one of the better

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class Harlem flats. Henry was now stout and
sedate, but there was still a twinkle in his eyes.
Gloria, or rather Mamie, was now fat and forty,
but very comfortable and rather pleasing to the
eye. Gloria, aged fifteen, stopped inlialing her
soup long enough to say:

"Mom, I saw the swellest car today — I wish I'd
wake up some day and find our 'hunk of tin' a
Rolls-Royce. But I'll be rich some day — you see

— I found a little red book in an old trunk in your
room called "How to Marry Successfully" and it
says that if you follow directions exactly you will
be sure to get a millionaire."

And over the heads of the five little Trents
"Mom" looked down at "Pop" and solemnly
winked her eye. • Their glances seemed to meet
over the remains of roast chicken and spelled the
words — "It can't be done."

^\\i lalup nf Mnm

(Essay)

THAT which is advantageous to man should
be sought. Music is advantageous to man,
therefore music should be sought.

Man by his very nature seeks happiness. There
is no man that does not wish for contentment.
He will go a long way and encounter much dif-
ficulty in order to/ obtain some satisfaction. That
happiness or the nearness to it consists in the at-
tainment of something which pleases him. For
true happiness, that something must be some-
thing good.

Unfortunately, there are men who think that
happiness can be found only in evil-doing; or
worse still, they regard evil good and good evil.
These, of course, are blinded by lower nature,
and their self-gratification is anything but ad-
vantageous to them. It brings anything but hap-
piness. '■'■' '*■■■'•';,:■ ■,■'■'■' ';'^':- v"-"''^ ■■"■■"■

Those things are advantageous to man which
elevate him and satisfy the nobler part of him,
the higher self.

Man is constantly trying to make progress,
himself cliiefly with lines, spaces etc., of music,
seek. The desire of advancing is innate, not
only in the material order of things, by way of
art and science, but in the spiritual order as well.

The innate craving for happiness which man
never seems able to satisfy, is the craving for
happiness of the higher sort. Hence, whatever
it, really advantageous to man helps, to some ex-
tent, to bring him happiness.

Music is advantageous to man for many rea-
sons. First of all music in itself is elevating. By
its very nature, and in accordance with the time
in which it is written, it lifts up the downcast
spirit; or may bring one from fickleness to seri-
ous reflection. In other words it appeals to the
feelings. ^■■.■: ■■./■:,-'■■;::'■, x\: :■■■ ■__.}'

Music is advantageous by reason of its origin,
because it seems to have existed in all ages, es-
pecially in Egypt and Greece, but by reason of
v, hat might be called it's origin for us. If I may
so speak, music had its origin in the Christian
Church probably based on the music of Greek
and Hebrew origin. St. Ambrose and St. Greg-
ory the Great are the first ones mentioned who
directed their attention to its improvement.
Guido made further advances, but he concerned
himself chiefly with lines, spaces etc., of music
To say more than this, however, would be delv-
ing into the history and science of music.

Along witli the music of the Church, but inde-
pendent of it, a secular music was making grad-
ual advances guided more by the ear than by
science. And thus today it has reached such a
demand because of tlie strides it has made, and
because of its usefulness to man that, were it
possible to make it extinct, man would be de-
prived of a great deal of his happiness.

Its advantages, then, are the happiness it brings
to the home as well as to the individual, the
good it does for society and many other advan-
tages it has in every day life.

I do not think it out of place here to mention
the good it does and has done for the virtuous
as well as the sinner. The former have a fore-
taste, as it were, (I'm speaking now of Church
music) of the music of our Heavenly home, in
a far less degree of course ; while the latter have
often been moved to tears and repentance at the
rendition of the prayful chant.

I grant that through accident music can be-
come a disadvantage to man. But in this case
it is not the music tliat is to be blamed so much
as the interpretation put on it. In the case of a
vocal selection it is often the words that make

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tlie individual piece of music liarmful. But even
M here this be true surely we do not wish to des-
tioy music because a certain song is bad througli
accident, or design, for th'it matter.

Music goes hand in hand with the dance hall
and as such can be the indirect cause of evil, if
not the direct cause.

Again I grant, throug accident music here may
be the cause of evil. But it is tlie "dreamy," and
perhaps too, the"jazzy," (if I may use the com-
mon, name, interpretations thate are put in music
tliat serve for degraddng purposes.

The dance hall as well as any other place of
amusement can be a fit place for recreation if it
is conducted properly .The dances themselves
liave a lot to do with this, likewise the individ-
uals concerned. But to speak of these would
be going outside of our subject.

Another objection coming from a parent is
tliis. "I know a certain person, who was an ac-
complished artist in musical circles, and by his
talent was a big factor at social affairs and was
thus led into improper company with the result
tliat his life was a failure. This is enough to con-
vince me not to allow my children to take up

music."

How many more parents are there with simi-
lar sentiments? I do not know. Let us hope not
many. The objection is almost too absurd to try
to answer.

1 wonder if that same parent is as solicitous
for his or her "Johnny" when there is a ques-
tion of the pool room, staying out till all hours
of the niglit, — I mean morning. How about
Vv'lien he goes out not to hear music but to see
an indecent moving picture sliow, or if not in-
decent at least one that puts before young, as
well as old minds, pictures that positively de-
pict a false pliilosophy of life. Even if this par-
ent were solicitous for all these, how about the
company that one cannot avoid very Avell? How
about the erroneous ideas of morality and proper
living that are daily expressed in newspapers and
magazines.'' A musician doesn't have to get into
bad company any more than any other individual.
It depends on himself.

Some pieces of music are degrading. I'm glad
you said "some" pieces. And "many" are ele-
vating. When John Howard Payne wrote "Home
Sweet Home" lie probably never thought that
it would remain with us so long. Perhaps, H.
P. Danks never tliought that "Silver Threads
Among the Gold" would be republislied and re-
published. These are not degrading, liut songs

like these do not mean much for the music-lover
of today.

True indeed, but it is songs like these that
count; songs like these are the only kind tliat
are handed down. Many, if not all, of our mod-
ern pieces of poular music are doing fine if
they live a year. But they satisfy for the time.
And even if some of them do harm, I think these
are outweighed by the number that do good.

Who can listen (to take one recent classical
example) to the "Rachmaninoff Prelude" and
say its melody is degrading.'' It is, indeed, ele-
vating to listen to it.

The majority of objections against the pur-
suance of music as something advantageous,
which are made either by persons lacking a
"musical-soul" or else prejudiced because mi .-
informed of because one or two concrete cases
brought within tlieir narrow experience proved
to be a disadvantage, are absurd.

Like everything else, music has to be reformed
at times. It must be kept within the golden
mean. As a machine has to be overhauled oc-
casionally in order that it will do it's work pro-
perly, so sciences and arts must be regulated
and reformed, if necessary, to produce the best
results.'', '"■■■'..'',.;'■■ ''■'.■■'.

To conclude, but by no means to regard as
least, let us consider a few of the saints who,
Avhile lovers of music, nevertheless obtained the
highest honor possible.

St. Cecilia, universally recognized the patron-
ess of Churcli music and, by some, of secular
music, used to play for herself to sing the hymns
of the church.

St. Alphonsus Liguori used to play the harp-
sichord while he taught his voices to sing spirit-
ual -Canticles. ■■:■,:'■:■;■'■

We read of St. Teresa procuring musical in-
struments for the betterment of the recreation of
lier subjects.

Tiiese are only three examples, in which music
was connected with tlie lives of Saints. There
are many others not only of saints, but also men
and women whose lives were blameless and who
spent much of their time in composing and en-
joying music.

So that the advantages of music are so many
and the disadvantages, comparatively, so few,
tliat music should be sought. V f

Would we throw away a crate of eggs if we
found a few bad ones among the good? Just as
we do not wish to see the human race stop ad-
vancing simply on account of the individual

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evil-doers in it, neither do we wish to see music
stop advancing just because in a few instances
it may cause evil.

When Theodore Thomas in his "Musical Pos-
sibilities of America" wrote: "The Americans
are certainly a music-loving people/' most as-
suredly he was not expressing the sentiments of
the minority.

Let us hope then, since music is of such ad-
vantage to man, that it will be promoted more
than it is in both the home and school. Colleges

likewise have to take many more steps before
they can boast of having different courses in
music as an art. Some prominent preceptors of
learning have gone so far as to say that an edu-
cation without music is incomplete. Well we may
not agree witli tliem to that limit ; but lie sliould
at least be able to see, in some measrue, tlie ad-
vantages derived from music and hence help to
promote its progress.

— John L, Seary

CONSTANCY

r '

Words I hear from yo«, so gaily
Speak of friendship ttied and true, —
Stamp Kpon my spirit daily
Thoughts IVe always had of you: —

Constant thoughts, unlike the fleeting
Shades that merely come and go, —
Heart to heart, that rise in greeting,
Tell the tale that it is so*

Still in future days, believe me.
Though, perhaps, we*re far apart.
Fondest memories shall retrieve thee,
Twining ever round my heart*

— ^Matthew Lynch*

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(Irit

SWIRLING snow and a raw January wind
moaned and whistled across the campus.
The dull monotony of interminable wliite
flakes was unrelieved save for tlie grotesque
outline of a huge and naked elm that reared
its head aloft into the thickening gloom.

AH the buildings were enveloped in darkness
and silence except for a solitary gleam that crept
timidly through a window of the gymnasuim as
if afraid to venture forth into the wild night.

In a small room just oif the gym. sat Dick
Peters. The ruggedness of his stern features
was accentuated by a scowling frown. He tap-
ped moodily on his desk with a lead pencil^
the point of which had long since rolled on the
floor. A restless foot kept time with the unceas-
ing tap! tap! Presently he rose from his seat
and savagely kicking an unoffending basket-
ball to the other end of the room he strode to
the window.

"This is one delightful night/' he muttered
disgustedly as he paced the floor with furrowed
;brow. ■

Stopped STiddenly by a new disturbance he
paused. Loud and merry voices on the stairway
resounded through the building. With impatient
tread he crossed the room and locked his door.
"Those dumb idiots can't leave a fellow alone
for a minute" he exclaimed angrily.

A pause — then a strong hand turned the knob
o,f the door. "Ho Dick! open up," pealed a chorus
of lusty, rancous voices. No response. Peters
listened to the loud whispers and eyed the closed
door expectantly. He knew that a small thing
like a locked door wouldn't stop that band of
Indians outside, but his stubborness made him
blind to reason.

A press of eager bodies, a sound of splintering
wood and the door swayed crazily, supported by
a lone hinge. 'Dutcli' Brandt and three sup-
porters appeared for an instant in the breach.
Then with a wild whoop they bore down upon
the thoroughly aroused Peters. 'Dutch' knew
Dick of old. With a joyful shout he made a
flying tackle. The result would have restored
the hair of bald headed man. Dick landed with
a thud on a protesting couch and giving 'Dutch'
a well directed jab in the solar plexus he rolled

off on the other side. Jumping nimbly to his
feet he charged his other adversaries. The room
was soon filled with arms, legs and grunts. A
picture crashed to the floor and an ill directed
pillow shattered a window. A chair skidded
against the wall and a table tottered precarious-
ly on three legs, the fourth having been lost in
the carnage. A well timed attack ended glori-
ously for the four allies. News of the conference
had not penetrated to these gladiators and hence
words played a small part in the surrender.

From beneath a cloud of pillows and four
heavy bodies issued protesting growls. Peters
w^as dickering for an armistice, but 'Dutch' in-
exorably demanded complete surrender. The
parley might have gone on indefinitely but
'Spider' Roach seizing one of Peters' most be-
loved trophies threatened to throw it out the
window. This was the last straw. From out of
the depths came a weak voice "Lay off. I sur-
render."

Four pairs of all too eager hands jerked Peters
roughly to his feet. "Chase that funeral expres-
sion and give us a smile and an explanation,''
shouted Dutch. Peters smiled lugubriously. He
balanced himself on the business end of a shell
which he had picked up somewhere in the Ar-
gonne. It would have taken a carload of T. N.
T. to rouse him out of his reverie.

"Fellows" he said with a trace of his former
agressiveness "we have the darndest luck im-
aginible. 'Stretch' Walton is in the hospital and
will probably be out for the rest of the season."
"What!" shouted the amazed quartet.

"It's true" continued Dick. He was boxing
with 'Irish' Hanrahan this afternoon. He trip-
ped and struck his head against the wall. I have
just had word that it's serious and that he will
be confined to his bed for at least a week."

The blood drained from every boyish face.
There was no joy or confidence now. Everyone
was plunged in gloom. ; ;

'Dutch' Brandt voiced the opinion of the
others. "Of all the luck!" he grumbled dis-
gustedly. "Tonight of all nights. Here we were
all primed to tame that haughty Tiger and teach
the 'Big Four' that there are other colleges in
the world." "Small college, eh!" he muttered
AvrathfuUy, we would have shown 'em." Then

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with an outburst of his unconquerable spirit he
shouted, "And by ginger we will beat 'em."

The strained expressions eased from the up-
lifted faces, but the ditch was as deep as ever.
What good was a team without a centre? The
whole play revolved about "Stretch" Walton.
W^ithout him the Union Quintet was rudderless
and helpless. If Union never got tlie jump what
good were signals .-* These thoughts flashed
simultaneously across five puzzled minds.

"Slippery" Neale, the clever forward, relieved
the suspense somewhat. "What's the matter
with 'Slats' Clifford," he suggested hopefully.
"He is inexperienced, but a 'dead' shot and a fair
jumper."

The others brightened visibly. "Bring him
over and let me speak to him," said Peters, al-
most cheerfully.

"Slats" was tickled silly. And for the want
of a better substitute Peters decided to start him
that evening. ^ ■''•'■:'.^. -■-■■■■•:■■;;'-'■■. ■■■■■.■■^:.'--'

The Tigers arrived at eight o'clock. Large
buses covered with snow poured forth exuber-
ant and confident rooters. Every noise making
device known to civilized and primitive man was
on hand that evening.

When the Union supporters learned that
"Stretch" was injured their enthusiasm evap-
orated. Despite all their efforts their cheers had
a hollow and unconvincing ring.

The Tiger partisans were quick to scent tlie
result of Union's loss. They jeered and howled
and had Union's goat by the whiskers.

As the impressive Tiger five trotted on tlie
floor and began a snappy practice tliey were
greeted by loud cheers and the famous "Hula
Ha." The Tiger quintet blighted the few shoots
of Union hopes by their deadly accuracy in cag-
ing the ball and their magnificient passing.

At eight thirty the whistle blew for the first
half. The Tigers assumed their respective posi-
tions radiating confidence and assurance.

Union came on the floor witli set and
determined faces. They were under dogs.
Peters fairly bristled with fighting spirit.

The Tigers set a fast and furious pace. "Big
Six" Hardy their center was having things his
own way. Time and again he outjumped "Slats"
and started his team on the way' to a basket.
During the first few minutes of play the Tigers
"bulged" the net with monotonous regularity.
Their amazing passwork and accurate shooting
kept Union on pins and needles. "Slats" played
with heroic determination and fiery spirit^ but

he was completely overshadowed by the scintil-
lating Hardy, the most finished player in intercom
Icgiate circles. The first half ended 30-10, with
the Tigers on the big end of the count.

A painful silence hung like a pall over the
Union section of the "gym." Megaphones, whis-
tles, tin pans and horns hung from listless hands.
Lusty voices were silent in the shadow of de-
feat. Gloom was so thick that it could have
been cut with a knife. A stray cat, black as jet,
that had gained entrance with the crowd, stood
fearfully in the doorway. After slight hesita-
tion lie scampered to quietness and seclusion
among the Union rooters.

One of the Tiger cheer leaders seeing the inci-
dent was quick to catch the humor of the situa-
tion. With raised megaphone he informed every
human being within a radius of thirty miles. The
crowd shrieked with laughter and derision. The
cheers, tliat the Tigers then let loose shook the
building to its very foundation.

Then came tlie well known cry that would
fire the heart of the veriest coward. ,

"Horse and wagon. Horse and wagon, teani!
team! team!"

After the ten minute rest the unmerciful whis- :
tie shrilled for the second lialf.

Captain Peters had spurred his men by a stir-
ring talk. They took the floor with a spirit of
do or die.

Down town tlie people were wild with excite-
ment. Several calls liad been sent in for the
police. They, with a detachment of the fire de-
partment, were hot on the trail of a pajama clad
figure with a blanket thrown over his shoulders
and a pair of lolosened overshoes flojiping on
his feet. "A lunatic has escaped" was the cry
that went from mouth to mouth.

Tlie "lunatic" huddled in a corner of a taxi,
cursed the driver for his delay. A sixty mile
gait seemed to him like a mile a week.

The startling figure burst in through the door
of tlie Union gym and in an instant he was on
the basket ball court. His wild eyes took in tlie
scene. A despairing sliriek filling every nook
and cranny of the spacious structure rent the
air. Even the players were so startled that the
man with the ball dropped it. Every eye was
focused upon the apparition.

There, almost in the center of tlie court, swayed
"Stretch" Walton looking like a Red Cross pos-
ter. His head was swathed in bandages and a
crimson stain trickled down his cheek.

Peters gazed at him dumb with astonishment.

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With a great effort he rou':ed himself "Stretch!"
lie cried hoarsely "S'retch!" can you play?"
Walton nodded and. tightened liis aslien lips.

The Union rooters were in a delirium of yoy.
Their long pent up cheers hurst fortli like a
cyclone. Sucli a reception has seldom been giv-
en to mortal man.

It was .good to see the wonderful cliange in
the Union morale. They were no under dogs
now. Roaring lions would be more appropriate.

Good old "Stretch" was in there now. Let
come what may.

The Tigers were leading 42-26 and were play-
ing with uncanny skill.

: "Stretch" was only semi consicous. He was
l)ossessed with a mad irenzj. All he knew, saw
or heard was to put the ball in the opponents'
basket. Plaj'^ing like a demon he outjumped,
outplayed, out-tricked his famous ojiponent. The
Union signals were Avorking now. The Tigers
were playing a five m:'n de'ense. It wouldn't
have mattered if there li d been ten. Nothing
could stem the iri-esistabls rash of Union.
Stretch jumped, p ssed, dribbled and shot by in-
stinct. His eyes were glazed and bright crimson
stains covered his agonized face. The crowd was
with Union to a man. Even the Tiger sup-
iiorters clieered unconsciouslv for the masmifi-
cent display of ner^-e a'd spirit that "Stretch"
and his mates were showing.

An excited time-keeper warned the players
that there was only two minutes to go. The
gfcore was 47-44 in favor of the Tigers.

"Stretch" was "out" on his feet. Only his iron
will and indomitable spirit carried him through
the closing minutes. 47-46 shrieked the score-
keeper and twenty seconds to go.

Every liuman being in that seetliing sea was
standing on his own feet or somebody el e's.
Cheers issued from the throats of men temporari-
ly insane.

The Tigers were stalling in the most shameful
fashion whilst tlie crowded gym sweated in an
agony of suspense.

"Go get 'em!" "Tear 'em apart" roared the
crazed multitude.

These burning cr:es acted on "Stret 'li's" fast
ebbing senses like a disli of ccld water.

Neither he nor any one elss ever knew how he
got possession of the ball but get it he did.

He hurled it like a baseball into Peter's hungry
arms and tlie game was over.

What a pandemonium broke forth! Friend
and foe cheered til the steel girders quaked in
fear; but "Stretch" was oblivious to all.

He was lying on the floor in a swoon.

Tender liands raised him. The cheers that is-
issues from tliat sobbing multitude will com-
memorate the spirit of "Stretch" and his mates
long after they liave pii-sed from Union.

— Edw. J. Ritson

IRELAND'S SON

Give me again my Irish blade.
Give me my native heath.
Give me of Ireland's sons ten-score
And I will baffle death*

Give me a cabin for my love,
A mountain for my home,
A steed to carry me to war.
Then, foemen, onward come!

Bless me with the heaven's rain.
Place in my heart a prayer ;
And I shall stand forever
Unconquerable there!

t&fkSa*tiLtA-,,ii^.^t. 'j^i...

THE V I LLA NO VAN

(Essay)

I AM sensible — my friend, challenge not that
statement, nor let subsequent phrases tend to
controvert it; consider not the source, nor
the occasion, but the fruit; be not too quick to
judge but rather let patience deter you, and let
us proceed.

When, therefore, I say that I am sensible im-
sensible impute it not to mean that I possess that
degree or sensibility of, let us say, the psychic, who
whose art and craft demand great workings of
the working Soul, nor yet of those heores calling
to their beloved through space, nor of those
whose art and craft demand great workings of
preceptibility of the corner grocery man whose
sign reads "No Trust" and means it two ways.
Hence, when I say I am sensible, permit me to
append of a feeling, of an aversion to be direct,
or rather, an antipathy to spirits. But again I
interpose to make myself clear. ^^^^ ^: ;-

Spirits — the college youth had one idea as the
following excerpt will attest: "I received the
preserves but they had turned ; nevertheless I
appreciate the spirit in which they were sent;"
the toastmaster had another when he announced
the famous lecturer, whose subject of discussion
was the "Evils of Liquor," as "A man of profound
intelligence and always full of his subject;" and
Congress another when it closed the 19th. hole
with the 18th Amendment. And yet my subject
deals with none of these. My spirit is not the
spirit of college boy or the toastmaster, nor those
phanton spirits basking in the "moonshine," the
bane of "Infernal" Recenue men and one-eyed
"Reformers;" but rather of those more occult
beings whose demesne, I take it is darkened clos-
ets or shadowy chambers ; whose mental strain is
terrific, as witness the agitation portrayed by that
mystic handwriting; whose timidity is over-
come only through the agency of a medium,
whose own recreant spirits are reviewed only by
that shade so pleasing to all — the "long green."

Speaking of spirits reminds one of discussing
politics — you argue vehemently, search diligent-
ly, descant warily — but it doesn't mean any-
thing. You usually get nowhere — and stay
there. Personally, I have never succeeded in
seeing a spirit. I have never touched or heard
one, though there are times, undoubtedly, when
under the proper influence of the subject, one

could, in all probability do so. Nor have I yet
succeeded in compounding the proper recipe to
conjure their presence, and though I have fairly
devoured the magazine sections of our Sunday
editions and the Special Supplements of our Sat-
urday specials, I am still as much in the dark as
the man in the seance chamber. The only dif-
ference between us is the admission charge and
common sense and humbly do I claim the credit
to my P. and L. account for both.

I confess as you may have already judged that
tJiere may be spirits roaming around at large
and spurred on by the possibilites, as I con-
ceive them,, of coming in contact with earthly
beings. I am in hearty accord with whatever
scheme may be concocted to bring about such a
happy circumstance. Obviously though the pre-
sent methods fall far too short. Of what use is
a spirit if all that can be gleaned after much
laboir and painstaking is a love letter or a book
of poetic extravaganza. And why such gym-
nastic methods? Why so many and such ques-
tionable intermediaries.'' Why all this seclusion
and exclusion ? My comprehension, I admit, fails
utterly in grasping the necessity of such tactics
though their significance is obvious. When the
only way one can call forth a spirit is by mystic
tt.ps or fistic raps, when the evidence of the senses
ife appealed to in such crude fashions as tottering
tables or necromantic cables, when one's intel-
ligence must first be subjected to the influence of
a stage setting with its special lights anl neces-
sary lights and > necessary "props," conducive
only to awe, then undoubtedly "There is some-
tliing rotten in Denmark" — and seances.

I connot conceive why a spirit should be so
helpless or shy, or so opposed to light, natural
oi- artifical. I cannot give credence to the fact
that such profound egotists as history records,
should now be so backward; that such great
stage stars whose earthly dream was headline
columns should now flee the spotlight; that those
famous men whose art is doubted can rest quiet-
ly and give forth their genius through musty
closets or dusky rooms for the financial advance-
ment of some double-jointed Hindu whose pro-
pensity for table tapping lias developed liis pedal
extremities to an amazing degree of proficiency.
No, it is too much. Fond parents and doting

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grand-aunts, pining lovers and Heaven-destined
affinities may seek their loved ones thus, but for
me spirit chasing on the modern scale is abhor-
rent.

And yet tlie prospects are too bright to be
abandoned; the advantages and utility of the
idea too evident to be lightly passed off as im-
possible; the wonderful mine of knowledge that
would be opened to mankind too consequen-
tial to be left untouched. It simply must not be.
Consider what your map of Europe wiuld look
like now if Von Hindenburg could have sum-
moned Julius Gaesar for a few inside points, or
Foch held council with his famous countryman
Bonaparte. What music hall or auditorium
could contain the crowd when "Bill" Shakes-
peare and Lord Bacon held their little contro-
versy on "Who wrote Shakespeare's Plays," or
more important still what a weight would be
lifted from the shoulders of our youth could
Romeo be found to aid us in that psychological
moment upon which Heaven and earth seems to
hang and everything pale into insignificance
save two, when with bated breath and throb-
bing pulse our hero murmurs "Will you be mine?"
Then indeed would Mabel's studied cry "This is
so sudden" perish everlastingly. Our modern
Juliets would be of stern stuff. And then again
consider Bone Dry Laws. Would we now be
spending our wet Sundays in dry towns could
the spirits of the other world protect the spirits
of this terrestial sphere ? Would Congress still
be wrestling with Prohibition could some fair
Portia be aroused to pinch the flaw in Volstead's
Law ? Ah ! Friends, the prospects are too en-
ticing — the possibilities too tremendous to be let
slip by. And yet I maintain the present methods
incomplete, insufficient, too farcical, too ridicu-
lous to be considered as even a step in the right
direction. Must we then fail? Perish the
thought. Science shall blaze the way. Already
our foremost scientists and inventors are rally-
ing to the cause. Already our manufacturing
industries have recognized the trend of modern
research, and the question now on peoples' lips
is "Have you a little Ouija in your home?" Now,

if ever, we shall set out in earnest in quest of
the elusive shade. Now, if ever, shall communi-
cation be established with "Hades unLtd."
And now, if ever, shall we succeed.

Now tliat we have supplied the physical world
with artificial light we shall proceed to darken it
to summon forth some ghostly visitor. Now
that we have succeeded in perfecting the record-
of the human voice can not we expect to' harken
soon to spirit songs and dialogues? Now
that we have traced the human criminal through
famous Scotland Yard, can we not hold confer-
ence with him, or what's left of him, in our own
back yard? Plausible, is'nt it? And we exclaim
anew "Science is a great invention."

Yes this time we shall find the magic "Open
Sesame." This time we cannot fail. But until
tliat impossible day arrives when spiritualistic
intercourse shall be numbered among the sciences,
the world will go on as usual; the fakers will
continue to reap their harvest and perform their
gj'^mnastics as per schedule; and credulous
crowds will continue to be mulcted of their
money as in the days of yore. But one must
admit that the modern "gold bricked" individual
is game. He is, in sporting terms "a glutton
for punishment." He is the type, and most of
us, whether we realize it or not, are typical. Else
why these crazy reformatory movements? Why
these crusades against drink, against tobacco,
Sunday amusements, etc? Why these regula-
tions of our school systems, against Religious
observances? Slowly, but surely, led by a few
fanatics we are turning, not as individuals, but
as a nation, from the most serious cancers of our
social system to the boils. Our exterior at
least will appear wholesome but within we are
fast becoming putrid. If laws we must have let
there be sane legislation, compatible with the
Decalogue and even common sense from a liuman
standpoint. Let us wake from a lethargy. In
Naval parlance "Snap out of it."

But I digress, kind reader, and would fain
beg pardon. If I have slipped past my subject
hold it not against me — it is merely typical —
tlie spirit of the times.

Vol. VI

El\t Htllatt0tiatt

DECEMBER, 1921

No. 2

Ehttor-ttt-ffll|tpf

WILLIAM A. O'LEARY, '22

Alumni
HOWARD M. THOENBUEY, '22

iEhitoml loarli

AaHoriatf lE&ttnra

ExcIjlttVJfH

ROBERT EVANS, '24
WALTEE RIORDAN, '24

AsBiBtant EJittar

JOHN P. DONOVAN, '22

Atljlctlra
ALFRED KENNY, '23

CHARLES A. BELZ, '22, Editor
CHARLES A. CALLAHAN, ^23

THEODORE REIMEL, '24

EDWARD J. RITSON, '25

Facultit Qirfctnr
REV. JOSEPH E. HYSON, O. S. A.

Adurrtiaittg

EDWARD DIGNAM, '24
aEOEGE CASEY, '25
PHILIP HOLAND, '25

IBuBtttrBB iHanagrr

JAMES PURCELL, '24

Eitrrarij AJiulacr
CHARLES M. MAGEE, Ph.D.

(Utrntlatum

CHARLES McCLERNAN, '23
PHINEAS VIZE, '23

iEJittnml

NATIONAL DISARMAMENT

THIS year the message of Christmastide
comes to us with an extremely peculiar sig-
nificance. Turning back the hands of time
only a few years we see the nations of tlie earth
enveloped in the throes of war, pouring out their
very life blood in a gigantic human attempt to
uphold their national honor and integrity. We
gaze upon the conflict of humanity, the hard-
ships and sufferings of the soldiery, the bitter
longing and anxiety of the home folks — the hor-
ror of it all. We looked forward with misgiv-
ings at that time and Christmas held only the
disheartening outlock of battles yet to be fought.
But today we look back upon that terrible period
as a thing of the past, witli sorrow and silent ad-
miration for the gallant souls who so bravely
sacrificed! themselves for the upholding of a
national ideal. Truly peace once more reigns
supreme among the nations of the earth and men
are deliberating and formulating plans that such
a state of universal chaos may never again exist.
A thing that has been developing for centuries
can not be undone in a fortnight. Within the
memory of man it has been national practice to

prepare for war in times of peace. This prin-
ciple has been so rigidly adhered to that at the
present time nations are spending fabulous sums
in an effort to maintain their respective arma-
ments on an equal footing with those of otlier
powers. The abolishment or even the temper-
ing of such a custom; then, is attendant with
the pitfalls, technicalities and intricacies, which
naturally arise in any proposal of international
policy. Different nations have different ideals
and they look from wary eyes, made keen by
past experience, bitter and otherwise, at any
proposal involving marital relations with other
powers. They are suspicious of one another.
They question each other's motives for doing this
or tliat, thinking perhaps, tliat it is only a hid-
den thrust at themstlves. And tins we must con-
cede is only the outcome of past situations. Na-
tions adhere to tlie maxim, "What can happen,"
tions adliere to the maxim, "What can happen,
will liappen," and tliey provide against just such
"jiappenings." It is difficult, therefore, to achieve
a mutually aggreeablt pact, regulating the affiairs
of nations.

THE VILLANOVAN

The proposal of national disarmament has
been the first step forward and although it is an
intricate problem, it gives promise of solution.
We can state nothing however of the probable
outcome. We rely solely upon t'le committees

which have been chosen by the various nations;
we anticipate and hope that they will debate the
matter skilfully and successfully. Failure to do
so can only mean a return to the probability qnd
possibility of new wars and hardships.

THE ENGINEER

THERE are among the professions of today
a certain few, whose importance is passed
over lightly with little or no regard to the
intellectual and other requirements necessary
for absolute membership in them. Unfortunate-
]y practitioners in these walks of life do not seem
to be credited by the populace with the social
standing, which seems to be an inherent adjunct
of the more popular and prominent vocations.
There seems to be an idea prevalent among peo-
ple that the "doctor" or the "lawyer" or the
"statesman" is some type of supernatural person,
gifted beyond the ordinary, without whose pro-
fessional services the universe would come to an
abrupt untimely end. Among these neglected
professions we might include that of the en-
gineer, the facts about whom the public at large
seems to be in ignorance of and the importance
of whom on the scale of public service is ex-
tremely underestimated.

On all sides we see nature in its wildest and
beautiful forms. AVe look upon it with admir-
ing and appreciative eyes and wonder and mar-
vel when we think of tlie Hand that created it.
Its vastness and rugged strength, its beauty and
grotesqueness, command our interest and atten-
tion but only externally. We gaze upon it
through the eyes of the connoiseur admiring a
picturesque view where such is presented and
mentally calculating tlie effect of such a setting
by moonlight or sunset. We delight in its pro-
miscuous disregard. But why this dissertation
on nature.'' Its connection in our theme is obvi-
ous enough if we recaU it is nature which presents
the problems upon tlie solution of which the en-
gineering profession is built. The engineer looks
upon it not through the eyes of a connoisseur
but through those of a scientist trained to take
in at a glance the factors and forces which will
be his concern in the practice of his art. A seeth-
ing rapids or a crashing waterfall may seem
beautiful to him but they mean much more. His
practical brain estimates in a moment the lost
energy, the wasted power. He looks and in his
mind's eye he sees a turbine, a power house, an
illuminated city and other potential possibilities

v'hich miglit take actual shape out of this appar-
ent piece of rugged landscape. He is trained to
do this; it is a natural consequence of his call-
ijig so that it becomes an unconscious act. Na-
ture and its forces are his concern and chief in-
terest.

We might concede that the engineer is a very
ordinary person just as most of us are; but it
wo-tild hardly be fair to say tliat his responsi-
bilities are ordinary in the common acceptation
of the term. The "facts are quite the contrary.
In an argumentative strain let us consider what
is usually the result of a miscalculation or a mis-
judgment on his part. Possibly it would be a
castastrophe involving damage to property and
financial loss. But is that all.'' Does not the
human element enter into the result.'' A doctor
errs and the knowledge of the outcome is con-
fined to a very limited circle — often times to
himself only. The engineer's error invariably
becomes a topic for public discussion and de-
nouncement. The products of his trained mind
are utilized by the public and the failure of such
products is attendant not merely with material
but also with human loss. Why then is the pro-
fessional engineer rated so low in the eyes of his
fellow men ? A close analysis of the various
factors which combine to make one an engineer
will reveal the inevitable conclusion that it is
certainly a man's job. Tlie problems which na-
ture presents to him for solution usually require
a deepness of study and thoroughness of judg-
ment which can only be attained by a mind
trained through years of experience and research.

It has been said that an engineer is one who
can do more with a dollar than any other per-
son in the universe. This statement very closely
approaches the truth, for the average engineer
speaks in terms of dollars and cents. The issue
in any modern constructive program is invari-
ably summed up in the terse expression — "how
much will it cost?" In this utilitarian age of
ours the prme consideration is the dollar and the
engineer is the instrument whereby thousands
of dollars are continuallg being saved to those
requiring and utilizing his services. In this eon-

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nection we might say that the factor of relative
cost very often places the designing engineer in
a ticklish situation. On the other hand he is re-
quired to keep the financial layout at a minimum
ours the prime consideration is the dollar and the
sake of his own reputation, to secure a maximum
of strength and safety in the project at hand.
The simultaneous attainment of tl>cse ends is not
the easiest thing in the world yet it is part of
the engineer's work and his skill is judged ac-
cording to the degree of accomplishment of these
ends. It is necessary then that he be an expert
economist as well as a practical scientist, for ef-
ficiency in construction is the proper combina-
tion of economy and science.

The cultural aspect of the engineering profes-
sion is worthy of some notice, inasmuch as the
natural trend of the popular concept of the en-
gineer relegates him to the ranks of the medi-
ocre. But who is a judge of culture and what
are the standards.^ It is not for anyone to ven-
ture an opinion in such a delicate matter, least
of all, one outside of the profession. The engi-
neer's work naturally throws him into contact
with humanity in its worst and best forms but
this contact rather broadens his mind than soils
his personality. Perhaps in such circles and in-
stitutions the best of English is not spoken; per-
haps also in such circumstances men may happen
to express themselves in terms more forcible
than is ordinarily the custom. But surely ir-
relevant facts as these should not be seized upon
as an excuse to condemn the members of the pro-
fession. Men are subject to their own peculiar-
ities and engineers are not different from other
classes of men. Though their education along
cultural lines is not as extensive as that of other
professional men this deficiency is usually reme-
died when the individual appreciates for himself
the value of such education. It is not possible to
do two things at once and do them well. The
engineer as a student must of necessity centre his
attention on the technique of his profession. This
usually is sufficient to claim a considerable
amount of his time to the exclusion of other
helpful education. Developments in years to
come perhaps may remedy this apparent disad-
vantage in the training of an engineer.

An engineer's position in the matter of clear
conveyance of information is unique. Often
times the subject matter is extremely technical
and for various rea:ons it is essential that the
matter is presented to those for whom it is in-
tended in non-technical language. Such a task
as. this can only be accomplished successfully
by a master of language. A concrete case may
be presented wliere it is the business of an en-
gineer to convince a group of capitalists that a
certain project is feasible and financially pro-
fitable. It is evident that a man in this position
must not only have a win,riing personality but
also a command of language beyond the ordinary.
He may know wliat he wants to say, he may un-
derstand the technical details of the situation, but
if he is unable to present the matter in an intelli-
gible and forcible manner his purpose is un-
achieved. His position differs from that of men
in other professions since it is usually sufficient
for them to use only the language peculiar to
their work.

In general the engineer must possess that which
we might call a gift or talent^the power to read-
ily size up a stiuation and formulate a mode of
handling the same; to distinguish between the
important and the unimpoitant and eliminate
such items as will not materially affect his plans.
We call it a gift but it is a gift which must be
^ developed by actual experience. It presupposes
a certain knowledge of technical things which
an engineer must necessarily possess.

We wish then to contradict the popular im^
pression of the engineer. He is deserving of
much more notice than has been accorded by a
unknowing and unappreciative public, who mar-
vel at his gigantic structures but give no thought
to the mind that conceived and designed them.
His calling is a noble oie. It is his to harness
the forces of nature and set them working for
the benefit of humanity. The achievement of
tliis requires a knowledge of which is acquired
not by inactivity but by energetic and skilfuU
inquiry. Though his professional interest is cen-
tered on inanimate objects he is very human and
stands as per his own merit on an equal footing
witJi men of any and all professions.

THE "IRISH FREE STATE"

OUT of the vale of tears and sorrows that have If tlie furrows of agonized anxiety and care

long hung like a pall over the Emerald Isle are erased from the seamed faces of Ireland's

emerges tlie sun radiant, triumphant, free, great patriots and heroic people who will deny

the "Irish Free State." tliat they have warranty for their feelings?

THE V.ILLANOVAN

The perspective lies in an intangible shadow.
But if the rising sun by its effulgent rays should
dispell this faint and disturbing hint of night
tlie whole world will bend a prayerful knee.
December, 5, 1921, will be emblazoned on the
pnges of history in letters of flaming gold.

Ireland, the Mother of Liberty, has long spread
her sons over the globe in an effort to satisfy
the gnawing of free heart, while she, the
Mother, starved and grew gaunt. With totter-
ing feet and streaming eyes she uttered piteous
and appealing cries for aid. Her noble sons
with undying devotion and consuming love beat
long and hopelessly against the terrible might

of a mailed fist. After centuries of despairing
strife and impoverishing hardships she sees with
unrestrained joy victory perched upon her fray-
ed and tattered banners.

It is not our purpose to apportion individual

.honors. To do so would work a cruel injustice

on myriads of patriots and martyrs that have

died "unhonored, unwept, unsung" in this great

cause.

Already the news of this notable victory has
spread over the civilized world. The prospects
of the new Ireland have already changed the
face of civilization, effacing age old wrinkles
with the radiance of unaffected joy."

«ERIN FREE*'

HOW brightly must burn the bonfires on hill
and dale in the Emerald Isle ! From each
Irishman's heart ascends directly a hymn
of devotional prayer. Ireland at last is a re-
cognized nation.

On the morning of December, 6, 1921, long
before the mists in the English Channel were
permeated by the gray dawn, "a treaty between
Ireland and Great Britian" was signed. The
treaty, consisting of eighteen articles, gives Ire-
land the title of the Irish Free State, and the
same constitutional status as Canada, Australia
and other overseas dominions. While the agree-
ment has yet to run the qauntlet of the Ulster-
ites and of the Imperial Parliament, circum-
stances point to an early ratification. It is grati-
fying to know that Ulster's approval is not in-
stantly required.

Some of the outstanding features of the treaty
are those giving the Irish Free State right to fix
customs, tariffs, aTid finance; and freedom to
settle its home affairs without interference from
any external influence. Ulster is to be included

in the plan of this novel Irish Democracy, but
has the privilege of seceding within one month
and reverting to its present position, should Sinn
Fein fail to assure the Orangemen of good in-
tentions. This has ever been the plea of Eam-
onn de Valera, President of the Irish Republic,
that if the North would but agree to the nucleus
of his arrangement, i. e., a united Ireland, the
South would immediately display so great a
spirit of fraternity as would persuade Ulster fb
cast its lot with Sinn Fein.

Now that the troublous situation is about to
pass from the scene, a word concerning the causes
for today's joy is forthcoming. Emmet's tomb
need not remain uninscribed; his epitaph is
about to be written. And why? From the time
of Brian Boru's repulsion to the invading Danes
down through the days of Grattan and O'Con-
nell, even to MacSwiney, Irishmen the world
over cherished their indomnitable and gleaming
ideal, "Erin Go Bragh," — "Ireland Forever."

"^J. E. H.

THE V I LLAN V AN

EUCHRE AND DANCE

Villanova's social season was ushered in on
Wednesday Evening, October the twenty-sixth,
by a Euchre and Dance given for the benefit of
the Athletic Association, There were over a
hundred prizes given by our friends, and there
are over a hundred homes now that contain some
little article that reminds them of Villanova and
a good time there. The College Dining Hall with
its convenient size tables proved an ideal place
for card playing; the dancing, as usual, was
in Alumni Hall. The College Orchestra
made its debut in tlie dancing world, and there
is little doubt of its future success.

The second dance of the year was given in the
College gymnasium on Tuesday evening, No-
vember the fifteenth, by the 1922 Year Book Staff
and under the auspices of the Senior Class.
The College Orchestra again furnished the in-
spiration for "tripping the light fantastic." The
hall was tastefullv decorated in the Class colors.

INTER-COLLEGIATE BOXING
; y AT VILLANOVA ,

Plans have been developing since early in tlie
year for inter-collegiate boxing at Villanova.
The old recreation room has been fitted with
gymnastic apparatus for tlie use of the squad.
We have been very fortunate in securing "Jim"
Naulty for a coach. He is an o'd friend of Villa-
nova, was mainly instrumental in keeping tlie
varsity in good repair during foot-ball season,
and when it comes to fighting, lie certainly
shake a nasty mitt. During his long career as
a fighter and trainer, he has worked with a for-
midable array of celebrities in the pugilistic
world, including' P'reddie Welsh, Dempsey, and
our own Pliila. Jack O'Brien. With the wealth
of good fighting material in the "Student" body,

and Jim for coach, we can confidentially expect
results in this field similar to those of the basket-
ball team that made it debut last season. , ^

On Saturday, November the twelfth, the stay-
at-homes who could not go to see Villanova
beat the Army (as we thought at the time) were
rudely startled from their sleep by the cries of
"fire" and the clanging bells of Bryn Mawr's
fire engines (engine). Smoke was first discov-
ered in Philosopher's Row, and there was con-
siderable difficulty in definitely locating the
source of the smoke. It was finally traced to the
corner room, occupied by Messers. Poplaski and
Fox, Although the first occurrence of its kind
about the premises for years, the prefects and
students fought down the flames like old timers.
it would be hard to give commendation to any
particular person since everybody worked so
valiantly, regardless of danger or personal ap-
pearance, but it Avas very inspiring to see our
prefects Mr. Martin and Mr. Albers in the very
midst of the water and smoke and plaster and
dirt, grimy and sweating, looking not at all pre-
fect-like. And Mr. Albers would like to know
who accidently turned tlie hose on him — maybe
M^e could tell, maybe we couldn't. And we
would also like to mention one of the gentlemen
whose duty it is to keep our rooms and corri-
dors clean, who would not empty his bucket of
dirt because he had just swept it up, and would
not allow pouring it out on the clean floor.

It has been repotted that the fire was caused
by a lighted cigarette, but we would never ac-
cuse the gentlemen who occupy that room of hav-
ing a cigarette, moreover, both were in Phila.
when the fire started, and were quite indignant
en' their returr^ over the fellows **that dumped
the roomu",.,

AVe also want to take this occasion to thank
tlie Bryn Mawr Fire Company who were so

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prompt in answering the alarm, and wlio would
have prevented the spread of tlie fire which for-
tunately was tinder control before very mucli
damage was caused.

The new men miglit recall as one of their first
impressions of Villanova, the sight of a quiet,
old, grey haired professor, thoughtfully roam-
ing about the grounds and surrounding country,
not talkative, but alwaj'^s ready with a pleasant
reply. He seemed always to be in that reflective
mood that discourages intrusion. The old stu-
dents know this pliiilo:opher, Dr. Hess, a Prince
of Good nature, who carried beneatli this quiet
exterior a veritable storehouse of knowledge
and ;'jnformation, who possessed a mind and
spirit of the rarest wealth and withal, who failed
to commericalize it to such an extent that it al-
most ceased to be a virtue. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ■ !; v ;^^

Prof. Hess, a doctor of Pliilosophy from tlie
Tniversity of Bonb, (the same that claims tlie
great Steinmetz as an alumnus) held a profes-
sional chair in tlie School of Languages here in
quiet seclusion for a great many years, and was
loved and admired by all who knew him. ^

Old age and its attendent debilitiies finally
forced him to the Misericordia Hospital where
he quietly passed out of this life on the niglit of
November fourteenth. A solemn requiem mass
was sung over his body ia tlie College Chapel.
Professor Humplirey, Dean of the Engineering
School, Doctor Schaeffer, Dean of the School of
Modern Languages, and Professors McGeehan,
Sweeney, Slavin, and McCormick acted as pall-
bearers.

We all mourn the loss of Doctor Hess, and
liis life will always be an example to us.

RADIO

There's a great deal of noise comes from the cor-
ner room on the first floor, and it is making quite
a buzz pretty far out over the country also. Mr.
Ilafferty, O. S. A., with his ever growing radio
station lis building up his "spark" to such an ex-
tent that very soon one must tremble to ap-
proach that part of the building for fear of elec-
trocution. He tells us that he has been in com-
munication with stations as far as Canada and in
Western Tennessee, and very soon expects to in-
crease his sending radius to two thousand miles
arid more. But we don't care as long as he con-
tinues to get base ball and foot ball scores.

DELTA PI EPSILON

On Nov.-nlSth, 1921, the School of Business
Administration called a meeting and organized
tliSe Delta Pi Epsilon. The following officers
'were elected:

Spiritual Director, Father O'Meara; Presi-
dent, Earl R. Southee; Vice President, John
Finn; Sec. and Treas., James E. Miles; Seargent--
at Ar'ms, Harry Krieg.

The colors of the society are. Orange and Navy
Blue. Norman Jones iis manager and coach of
the basket ball team of the society.

A dance is to be held under the auspices of the
society on February 8, 1922.

ST. LUKE, COSMAS, DAMIAN SOCIETY

A large number of candidates of the Pre-Medi-
cal Society reported for basket ball practice in
answer to the call of manager Derwin, and under
Coach Lyncli they are rapidly rounding into a
ffist quintet. Games have been scheduled with
the sub-varsity, Ep-ilon Phi Theta and Delta Pi
Pjpsilon and a number of outside games with
various high schools and societies are pending.

The semi-annual Novelty Dance of the Soci-
ety, which last year was the event of the season,
will be held after the Christmas holidays on
Monday, January 9th, 1922. The various com-
mittees are busy preparing to make this dance a
brilliant success, and instead of falling below,
will, according to all indications, far surpass last
vear's affair.

The members of the society are quite enthusi-
astic about the idea of being affiliated with the
National Guild of St. Luke, Cosmas and Dam-
ian. There are expectations that this will be ac-
complished at the next meeting of the National
Board of Governors, at which time tlie Villanova
Pre-Medical Society petition will be presented.

On the whole, the members of the society are
keenly interested in the different activities which
are following in rapid sucession. A debating
team, a dramatic club and basket ball teams are
being formed within the society. Everything
points for wonderful results from the Guild of
St. Luke, Cosmas and Damiaii at Villanova
College this year.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Our professors rnight have observed that on
the first and third Tuesdays, our recitations are
"unusually" vague and mystifjnng. But what
else can be expected. Everytime the Knights
have a meeting they provide some sort of enter-

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tainment afterward to which the whole student
body is welcome. There have been musical pro-
grams, smokes, a magician, lectures, fights and
what not, and the members knowingly hint that
the best is yet to come. It is Grand Knight Mc-
Geehan's ambition to have every Villanova stu-
dent, and graduate, a Knight of Columbus. A
first degree will soon be exemplifiel here, and
it looks as if his wish is being granted judging
from the number of applications that are com-
ing in. James Purcell, Pre-Med. and Chief
Recreator is in charge of applications for mem-
bership, so if you have been accidentally over-
looked see him about it.

JOURNALISM

The course in Journalism of the Business Ad-
ministration in charge of Father Hyson will, in
a few years, be one of the most popular courses
at Villanova. The School of Business Admin-
istration is making rapid progress. Although
it is but in its infancy, its progress is due to the
popular demand of the day for education along
commercial lines. ,

Journalism, within the last twenty-five years
has become recognized as a profession, and Villa-
nova will be a leading place for training in that
profession as it is in the others.

PHI KAPPA PI

The Phi Kappa Pi held its November meet-
ing on the thirteenth. Much enthusiasm was
shown over the program of activities proposed
for the coming winter. Several of these on en-
gineering topics were suggested for development
by the various members. The Phi Kappa Pi
medal has always been a keenly contested one.

President Jim Kennedy is planning a theatre
party (immediately after the Christmas Holidays.
Several men high in the engineering profession
have volunteered to come and lecture to us, af-
fording us that contact between the man out-
side and the student, that is so essential. Iniitia-
tion of new men will take place after the Mid
Years, and a record class of candidates is expect-
ed.

LAWRENCE CLUB

Tlie Villanova Club of Lawrence is making
final preparation for its big dance during Christ-
mas week. In the past, these aifairs have been
wonderfully successful, and we are quite sure
Lawrence is all aglow with expectation. The
twenty-eighth will be Villanova night in Law-

rence, and all who can should make the pilgrimage
thither. Poplaski and Jack Hagan are on the
program for an exhibition dance.

In the new election of officers, the following
meii were chosen:

President, Joseph McCarthy; Vice President,
Joseph Ford; Secretary, Francis Duggan; Treas-
urer, Walter Reardon.

The men appointed to serve on the Dance
Committee are: William Cronin, Walter Rear-
don, Joseph Hagan, William Ford, Joe Ford, and
Phillip Holland.

The R. C. H. S. Club of V,illanova College
and that of the University of Pennsylvania com-
bined, are giving their annual Holiday dance
on December the thirtieth at the Rittenhouse
Hotel in Philadelphia. :':': ■''■:^:'ry:.,:-y':'::\':::'./-}i[,.

Dean Humphrey represented Villanova at the
fnaugration of President Thomas at Penn State
on October the fourteenth. We are all. very hap-
py over this occasion, but — he left quizzes.

ANTHRACITE

The Anthracite Region Society of Villanova
held a meeting on Wednesday, November the
second, for the purpose of electing officers.

President, Michael Courtney; Vice President,
Michael Dobosh; Sec. and Treas., Charles
Laughlin; Spiritual Adviser, Mr. Quinn, O. S.

A.;-,,^L-:y; ■;:;/;- ;^;:■'^:-;'■V;- ;■■■■■,■: ::■■-.■■:;-:;■ .■\-,:. ,

Mr. Courtney, in his inaugration speech thank-
ed the fellows and promised to do his utmost to
deserve their confidence in him.

THE LURE OF THE NORTH

On Wednesday evening, November the 16th,
Mr. Armstrong of the Bureau of International
Education, delivered an illustrated lecture in the
College Auditorium. Mr. Armstrong spoke with
an intimate knowledge of the subject gained by
a life spent in Alaska and Canada, in the
capacities of tojurists, guide, pathfinder, trapper,
sportsman and gold-digger. He brought with
liim a collection of slides and films that were
trken under the severest conditions, and in the
most perilous places where only an enthusiast
would venture. His talk was exceedingly in-
teresting, and considering that h,is topic is a pure-
ly descriptive one, his 'ability to entertain the
crowd is indicative of a high degree of skill
rarely met. .•..■:■■;■•:.;;,■■:

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MANY of the Alumni were present at the An-
nual Foot-ball Banquet which was lield in
the Dining Hall on Monday, December
19. The members of tlie Alumni manifested their
great interest in the Varsity by presenting the
Letter men with Gold Footballs and V sweaters.
The substitutes, who were justly lauded for their
fidelity, were rewarded witli silver footballs. This
v/as the first time in the history of Villanova
Athletics that the Alumni liave so generously re-
warded the team. While credit is due to the in-
dividual members for their interest we feel bound
to express in a very special manner our appreci-
ation of the unselfish efforts of Mr. Edward
Dougherty of the Class of '12 in obtaining the
necessary funds.

The following members were present to re-
present the Alumni Association: The President
of Villanova, Father Driscoll, the Director of
Villanova College Athletics, Charles A. McGee-
han. The President of the Alumni Association,
Mr. Stanley Smith. Edward Dougherty, the
Secretary, Martin McLaughlin, Jas. O'Brien,
Father Hickey. Allie Miller to whom all credit
must be given for a very successful season.

The following answered toasts : Rev. Father
F. Driscoll, Chas. A. McGeehan, Allie Miller,
Hon. J. Stanley Smith, Edward Dougherty,
Joseph McCarthy, Captain ; Wm. Cronin, the
newly elected Captain. The V the highest hon-
or Villanova grants to her loyal son for Athletic
prowess was conferred upon tlie following: Capt.
Jos. McCarthy, Elmer Hertzler, Edward Mc-
Gardy, Harold Blanchfield, Anthony R. Lynch,
Francis C. Pickett, Harry Krieg, Barnard Crat-
ty, Paul McNamara, Martin McDonald, Wm.
P. Cronin, Chas. McClernan, Herman O'Brien.
Mgr. Anthony Lynch. The substitutes reward-

ed were: John Dora, Wm. Foley, John Connolly,
John Sayres, Chas. Winn, Joseph Greeley, Wm.
Maher, Jas. Sirdevan, Percy Bachman, A. Stone,
Paul Longua, Francis Yungfleiscli.

The College Orchestra entertained the com-
pany during the banquet. All were profuse with
thanks to Allie Miller, the coiach and the efforts
of the fighting team. Wm. Cronin promised that
as next year's Captain he would lead his team on
to a victorious season and would pledge the un-
flinching loyalty of his team-mates.

THERE is always quite a big talk concerning
one thing which a young man experiences
in college and tliat is just what it means
to have "the college spirit" not only in regard to
all forms of athletics in which his college partici-
pates, but also SPIRIT which governs his atti-
tude toward his superiors, fellow students, and
studies, besides the desire to "boost" liis school
whenever opportunity affords or occasion permits.
All the above, we do not liesitate to say, every
young man who has gone through college, experi-
ences.

When graduation day is at hand, and the
degree for which he has studied has been con-
ferred on him, his whole mind and soul, his every
heart tlirob beat for his Alma Mater. Until
at least five years after graduation he cherishes
the fond memories of his college days with which
are associated his old chums and pals, his athletic
career and many other similar instances. But
when he gains success, or, at least, has reached
the point where success is guaranteed liim, in the
majority of cases, his old Alma Mater is forgotten.
His interest in his "old school" is practically
dead.:-, -r --.r---. - r-A

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SHOULD SPIRIT £ND WITH GRADUA-
TION? No! Ratlier, it should grow into great
pride for his Alma Mater. It is then that he
should take an interest in the affairs of "his
college" more so than he has ever done before.
I have heard a man who, seemingly middle-
aged, was speaking to our president. He told
the president that he wislied to congratulate him
on the wonderful success wliicli tlie football team
had made that particular season. He had been
following every game. If he couldn't manage to be
present himself at the games he was impatient
till he received the final returns of the game in
order to see liow his Alma Mater's team was pro-
gressing. And, to say the least, this is only one
way in which this particular gentleman mani-
fested "his spirit" which he retained and kept
ever living, even tliough it was some fifteen years
since he received his A.B. from VILLANOVA.
Another instance of the manifestation of "college
spirit" among the "grads" is the case with some
very successful men of whom I know. They have
sons, and their sons are studying at Villanova
today.

A striking instance is that which appeared
several months ago when Mr. Curran, of Mass-
achusetts, retained his "college spirit" even till
the end. It became manifest wlien he endowed
his Alma Mater with a modern chemical labora-
tory. That laboratory is known by the name,
"The Curran Laboratory of Cliemistry."

We did not have to search for these instances.
Had we searched, much better instances of the
manifestations of "college spirit" among the
alumni could be presented.

If every alumnus would consider just how much
"spirit" for their Alma INIater is still extant and
take every act, thought and deed into considera-

tion, I am sure it would mean a much greater
Alma Mater for themselves and otliers.

THE Editor of the Alumni Notes takes the op-
portunity at this time to appeal to each and
every member of the alumni for material.
Perhaps many have forgotten the aim of our col-
lege publication, which has for its object the
strengthening of the bonds of good fellowship
among the members of our Alumni. No other
means thus far, has been conceived to bring about
a closer union among those who have left our
midst tlian through the medium of our magazine.

You should consider the magazine as your
property as well as that of the student body.
Unless you have lost all sense of loyalty to your
Alma Mater, you should be ardent workers in its
behalf. At no time has the Villanovan needed
so much the support of tlie graduates, as at the
present time. It is the duty which you owe your
college.

The spirit of devotion should be shown in a
two-fold manner. First, the magazine cannot con-
tinue on good wishes alonie. Materials for print-
ing and other expenses incurred for the publi-
cation of the Villanovan make it impossible for
it to become a better magazine, on the present
basis. You may aid us greatly by sending in
your subscription. The second duty, no less im-
portant, is that of keeping us informed as to the
whereabouts of your classmates. Do you love
old Villanova.'' Have you forgotten her care for
you } Answer by being generous in those things
which you love. Let us hear from you in some
article wliicli you think will be interesting to
your brother Alumnus.

DO IT TODAY!

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• ^rc«,„.

HROUGH the accident of the non-arrival
in time for our present purpose, of a suf-
ficient number of other College Magazines
wliicli we consider worthy of detailed criticism,
we find tliis month thsit the three publications
we have chosen for that purpose, are all tlie out-
put of Jesuit institutions. We may therefore
avail ourselves of the opportunity thus present-
ed to compare the literary endeavors coming
from tliree of the leading Jesuit schools of the
East — Spring Hill, Boston, and Georgetown Col-
leges. ' . '" ■

The quarterly magazine of the Southern in-
stitution which bears the hardly euphonic name,
"Tlie Springhillian" certainly represents much
well directed effort. While it does not devote
as much space as we sliould think desirable to
pure literature as such, it rather makes up for it
,ii) a fasliion by the quantity and qualitj' of its
other departments. Alt'iough its table of con-
tents is indeed very comprehensive and diver-
sified, scarcely one-third of the headings con-
tained therein stand for actual literary attemps —
the rest of the number being given over
t(i a very well-written chronicle of school ac-
tivities. The poetry, while possessing a certain
amount of interest and some merit, is not by
any means up to tlie standard of thoss found in
the other two publications, — so tliit our criti-
cism of tlie Springliillian is that the purely 'it-
erary contribufons should be improved, botli
witli regard to quanfty and quality.

From tlie "Hub of tile Uriverse" comes the
well made-up Boston College Stylus, which is
superior, we think, to the Springhlillian, In
contrast to the Soutliern Jesuit publication, it

is in the field of literary output that the Stylus
may be said to shine. One cannot deny that the-
four papers, the story and the ten poems con-
tained in the October number, would in the
main do credit to any College Monthly. We
may be permitted to mention especially the very
thoughtful article on "Catholicism," on "English
Literature," and tlie scholarly resume of the prin-
cipal arguments on both sides of the much-moot-
ed Shakespeare question entitled, "Did Francis
Bacon write Shake pe are.''" The former paper
establishes the thesis that j 11 the fundamental
ideas and theories which underlie human thought
cind therefore — liter;;tare — which are attributable
t(» the work of tlie ancient Church of Cliristsn-
dom may be said to constitute the real influence
of the Catliolic Church on English Literature.
The author adverts more to these primary con-
cepts and teacliingj of the Church that may be
said to have formed the English mind on these
elementary subjects — rather than to the pres-
ence of scattered "Catholic passages" in the work
of English literary masters. The Shakespearian
question also receives more or less adequate treat-
ment in tlie second paper in which the writer
merely sums up the strongest arguments on each
side of tliis great discussion, without committing
himself to either. Of the poetry in this number
we like especially "The Fall of Leaves" and the
"Golden Rod." We tliink the idea of an "Apud
Poetas" Department an admirable one, as en-
tirely in accordance with the literary tone which
we consider desirable in a College Magazine.
Our cliief criticism of the Stylus is that it lias, if
any thing, overdeveloped the literary side of its
contents at the expense of tlie human interest

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side of College life. We should like to see, for
instance, a section which would give expression
to the wit and humor, which surely character-
ize to a certain extent the outlook of the Boston
collegians on life. The ideal College Magazine,
its seems to us, should find room, ever in its "lit-
erary magazine" for some space devoted to the
lighter side of life as well as to the purely in-
tellectual.

The Georgetown College Journal, which, like
the Stylus, is also a monthly, seems t osuffer from
the same defect. The November number is
strong in poetry and stories, besides containing
one well-written article. Two of the poems,
"Somets D'Antomne" contain, real poetic merit
botli in thought and in treatment. These to-
gether with "The Secret," by one of the Alumni,

we consider the best poems to be found in any
of the three magazines at hand. The article on
"Pioneers of Education in Maryland" draws at-
tention to a phase of colonial life, which is com-
monly overlooked, — namely the condition and
hardships which confronted the founders of our
nation along educational lines. The stories in
Ihe November number are also well-wr'itten.
However, it seems to us that the Journal would
be greatly improved by the Infusion into its
pages of more human interest, so that besides
providing its readers with the requisite amount
of literary provender it would also serve in later
years as a pleasant and lively reminder of their
college days which are, after all, the liappiest
ones in the life of a young man blessed with the
invaluable boon of a College Education.

e.r.M.

Villanova, 4 J ; Lebanon Valley, 7
Nearly twelve hundred fans watched the Villa-
nova football machine ride, rough sliod, over the
liighly touted team of huskies, representing the
T.cbanon Valley College, at tlie Great Stockade,
Norristown, October 29th, stopping wlien they
liad accumulated 41 and Lebanon Valley 7.

VillanoVa's cheering sectjion, three hundred
strong, aided by the Liberty Band of Norristown,
gave the snappy touch of college life to what was
otherwise a mediocre game. At no time during
tlie game did the Annville collegians offer any
resistance to the ripping, dashing, tearing on-
slaughts of Miller's proteges. On defense and
offense, collectively and individually, the Villa-
novans toyed with there adversaries; and after
grabbing off 28 points in the second period, let
up with the fierce attacks and gave their op-
ponents a welcome rest.

In tlie last period an entirely new team faced

Lebanon Valley. One by one Coach Miller
yanked the first string men from the game. How-
ever, the reserve men played equally as well as
their predecessors. The defense put up by the
reserve men was impervious.

"Mickey" Blanchfield played the stellar role
for Villanova, ably assisted by acting Captain
Ed. McGrady, Cronin and "Mickey" O'Brien.
For tliree periods this quartette completely baffled
the Lebanon Valleyitcs with their varied attacks.

Dr. James I. Farrell of Norristown promoted
the game in a manner deserving of special com-
mendation. The game was under way promptly
at the scheduled time, and every facility provided
that would add to the comfort of the college stu-
dents and teams. TllE Vl LLANO VAN takes this
means of voicing the sentiments of the entire
student body ,of Villanova College in extending
to Dr. Farrell our sincere thanks for the truly
admirable manner in which the game was Con-

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ducted. We cannot be too warm in our grateful
appreciation of Dr. Farrell's masterly effort.
'The line-up :

Villanova

Lebianon Valley

Lynch

left end

Smith

v ;: Cratty

left tackle

Behman

Pickett

left guard

Kake

McClernon

center

Beck

v/ ■ McNamara

right guard

Lansed

: Krieg

right tackle

Whistle

; Hertzler

right end

Wuesinski :

' ; .; Cronin

quarterback

Homan

:■',- Blanchfield

left half back

Krause

O'Brien

right half back

Wolfe r

: / McGrady

ful back

Danker

Touchdowns — Wuesinski, Blanchfield, 3; O'Brien, Mc-
Grady, Cronin. Goals from touchdowns — Kraig, 5;
Danker. Substitutes — ^Lebanon Valley: Metoxin for
Danker, Cohen for Homan, Krause for Lanser, Benker
for Metoxin; Villanova; Conley for Cronin, Wynn for
O'Brien, McDonald for McGrady, Greely for Cratty,
Loungway for Hertzler, Doran for Blanchfield, McCarthy
for McClernon, Stein for Kraig, Shea for McNamara,
Soyros for Lynch. Referee — R. E. Kinney, Trinity
College. Umpire — L. T. Scott, Penn. I^inesman — Harold
Zimmerman. Time of periods — 15 minutes.

Army, 49; Villanova,

Villanova journeyed to West Point Saturday,
November 12, and suffered the only defeat of the
year at the hands of the future Pershings, losing
by the one-sided score of 49-0.

Villanova only showed flashes of strength. Once
they advanced to Army's seven yard line. It came
in the second quarter when a penalty and two
well executed air line plays, Finn to Lynch, took
the ball deep into Army territory, but they were
unable to follow up this advantage. Army taking
the ball on downs. Gilmore, Smythe and Rich-
ards starred for the Army. The soldiers ^displayed
an improved aerial game, and the running of
Gilmore and Richards was higli class.

Lynch, Hertzler, Cratty and Finn did the best
work for Villanova. There were frequent pen-
alties and much wrangling, marring the game.

The line-up:

Army

Villanova

Meyers eft end

Lyncli

Bryan left tackle

Cratty

Garbison left guard

McNamara

Greene center

McClernon

Stewart right guard

Pickett

Pitzer right tackle

Krieg

Storck right end

Hertzler

Johnson . quarterback

Cronin

Richards left half back

Blanchfield

Warren rigiit half back

McDonald

Wood full back i

Finn

Score by periods —

Army 7

14. 7 21 49

Villanova ....,......;.•■ -0

0—0

Army scoring: Touchdowns— Richards, 3; Gi

(siubs for Wood,) 3; Glasggow (subs for Myers.) Goals
from touchdown — Garbison, 2; Wood, Whitson (subs for
Warren,) 4. Referee — Kirberger, Washington and Jeffer-
son. Umpire — Hahn, Harvard. Field judge — Murphy,
University of Pennsylvania. linesman — N'on Kresburg,
Harvard. Time of periods — 2 of 15 minutes and 2 of
8 minutes.

Villanova, J3; Gettysburg, JO

In a cold, bitting wind, Villanova defeated
Gettysburg, Saturday, November 5, at York, Pa.,
before a crowd of 2500. The score was 13-10.
Gettysburg was the first to score. Mordan fell
back and kicked a goal from placement in tlie
first quarter.

However this only made Villanova work more
determinedly and Gettysburg was held scoreless
until the final period, with only five minutes to
play, McDowell was rushed in the Gettysburg
line-up. On the next play he plunged througli
center for Gettysburg's only touchdofwn. Gilli-
land kicked the goal.

Villanova scored its first touchdown in the
second quarter when Finn circled the Gettysburg
right end for forty yeards and score a touchdown
on a fake kick formation. Krieg missed the goal.

Villanova secured its second touchdown in the
third period on another fake play. Finn on
Gettysburg's three yard line getting through
right tackle. Krieg kicked the goal.

Cronin, Lynch, Finn and Blanchfield starred
for Villanova, playing a stellar game, both offen-
sive and defensive. The line-up:

Gettysburg

Villanova

Krieser

left end

Hertzler

Briggs

left tackle

Clancy

Gengrich

left guard

Cratty

Gilliland

center

McClernon

Weiser

right guard

McNamara

Doran

right tackle

Krieg

Emanuel

riglit end

Lynch

Davis

quarterback

Cronin

Mordan

right half back

Blanchfield

Wien

left half back

Finn

Brenneman

full back

McGrady

Gettysburg .

7 10

Villanova . .

6 7 0—13

Touchdowns— Finn, 2; McDowell, 1. Goals from touch-
downs— Gilliland, 1; Kreig. Missed goal from touch-
down— Krieg. Gaal from placement— Mordan. Substi-
tutes—Gettysburg: Fuhrman for Weiser, Britch for
Mordan, McDowell for Brenneman; Villanova^— Mc-
Donald for McGrady, McGrady for McClernon, Cratty
for Pickett. Referee— Shaw, Ohio Western. Umpire-
Saul, Otterbein. Head linesman— Houch, Ursinus. Time
of qiuirters — 15 minutes.

Villanova,©; Ganisius,
Battling in a sea of mud and in a steady down-
pour of rain, Villanova and Canisius College foot
ball teams played a scoreless tie at Buffalo, Satur-

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day, November 19th. The game was one of the
most bitterly foiught contest ever witnessed in the
liison City. It ended in darkness with eacli
team trying desperately to score. After tlie first
few plays the sea-diogs were indistinguishable.
The mud was ankle deep and fumbles were num-
erous throughout the game.

Villanova won tlie toss for goal, and play.
Trainer, of Canisius kicked to McGrady, who
advanced the ball ten yards. After this play the
game went into a kicking duel. Line plunging
was almost impossible, the backs failing to get
a semblance of a start in the grimy deep.

Villanova threatened to score in the third
period wlien McGrady made several successful
line plunges and caught a forward pass, carrying
the ball to the one yard line. However, Canisius
lield and secured the ball on downs. The game
tlien went into the middle of the field, where it
remained until the last whistle was blown, neither
side making any advances.

Tlie line-up: ■,

Cajiisius
Hayes
Nolan
Lvnch
McNally
Jordan
McGrail
Ticrney
'I'rainer
A. Lynch
O'Connell
Hcndrk'k

left end
left tackle
left guard

center

right guard

rigiit tackle

riglit end

quarterback

left half back

Villanova

Lynch

C ratty

McNaniara

McClernon

\ Beckin

Krieg

Hertzler

Finn

McDonald

right half back IManch field
full back McGrady

Substitutes: Canisius — Burd for O'Connor, Maynard
f;)r Hendricks, Finnegan for Hayes; Villanova — Dora
for McDonald, O'Brien for Blanchheld. Time of periods,
15 minutes. Referee — Josej)!! Murphy, Dartnioutii. Uni-
])ire — Weed, Lockpjrt. Head linesman — McDermott,
Michigan. ■

Villanova, 7; Mt. St. Mary,

Staging a grand finale to one of the most suc-
cessful seasons in gridiron liistory at Villanova,
the varsity crushed the husky moutaineers repre-
senting Mt. St. Mary's College, at Villanova on
Thanksgiving Day.

Altliough battling in soggy and uncertain
ground, "Mickey" O'Brien managed to evade the
the mountaineers, pulling oft' a sensational run of
sixty yards for a touchdown in the opening
minutes of play.

Villanova won tlie toss and elected to receive
tlie kick oft". Barrett booted to Cronin, who was
downed on Villanova's twenty-five yard line.
In two plays O'Brien and McGrady carried tlie
ball to the Main Liner's forty yard line. On the

next play O'Brien, aided by splendid interference,
shot through right tackle to the goal line.

After this the game settled into straight foot
ball with neither team gaining any advantage.
Fumbles were numerous and frequent, due to the
slimy condition of the ball. The line-up:

Villanova
Lynch

Cratty ■;-
McNamara
McCarthy
Pickett V
Krieg
Hertzler
Cronin
O'Brien
Sirdevan

St. Mary's

left end H. Brown

left tackle I^ohmond

eft guard Marey

center Cabell

right guard Desmond

right tackle Chapman

right end J. Desmond

quarterback Brown

left half back Kelleher

right half back Murphy

full back Barrett

McGrady

Touchdown — O'Brien. Goal from touchdown — Krieg.
Referee — Kinney, Trinity. Umpire — Hunt, Mercersburg.
Head linesman — McNulty, Penn. Time of quarters — 15
minutes.

Now that the last whistle has blown and the
V^illanova football team togs are put aside ; it
is a pleasure to turn over the leaves of our scrap
book and intermingling the facts therein with our
own experiences, congratulate a sturdy, fighting
squad.

September IStli, 1921, found the veterans of
'20 on the campus with a few new recruits and a
new commander. Quickly they responded to
Allie Miller's instructions. With pleasure and a
feeling of satisfaction for the labors of our coach,
we watched our team day by day swing more
perfectly and with a steady pace into an efficient
machine. Scores and newspaper stories never tell
the history of a team; pure mathematics without
the surrounding circumstances often leave false
impressions.

Before about 3000 spectators and a large gath-
ering of enthusiastic college rooters, Villanova
staged the first game at Ursinus. The score was
6-0. -

The boys of the Blue and White started their
winning streak at that moment. The following
week P. M. C. bowed to the score of 19-7.

At Fordham, the University lost to our boys
b}'^ the score oif 19 to 11. The Senators, from
Catholic U., put up an inferior brand of football
and were saved from an overwhelming defeat
only by the after effects of the Fordham game.
They were defeated 6-0.

The first home game was played at Norristown
against Lebanon Valley. With the entire student
body cheering them on to victory, and the strains
of the college band reminding them of the love
of the Blue and White, tlie Villanova eleven gave

T H E V I LLAN OV AN

the much praised Lebanon team the worst beating
of the season, overcoming them by the score of
41 to 7. Gettysburg, a strong, hard team, fell
victim to the consistent work of Villanova and
lost 13 to 10.

Then in a driving rain and against a team much
larger and stronger, Villanova lost to West Point.
Oliphant, former star full back of the Army,
who witnessed the game, is quoted as saying that
in a dry field Villanova would have held the
Army to a low score. Those who stood and
watched them at West Point, alone can under-
stand the defeat. They alone can stretch out their
hand to the Villanova boys and say, "Under such
unfavorable conditions and under such monstrous
odds, you fought well."

The following Saturday and on Thanksgiving,
the elements conspired against football, and on
each occasion we played on a field while a driv-
ing rain made good foot ball impossible, Canisius
tied us. Mt. St. Mary's was defeated 7-0.

The casual observer never will be able to under-
stand the progress of Villanova's team. Tlie
labors of the coach and tlie men, the consistent
attention to detail, the painstaking efforts for
better teamwork, the individual sacrifices of the
gridiron warriors, are things hidden, and will
acknowledge that the season was a success. But
those who know the intimate liistory of our squad
will concede, that it was in every sense a glorious
triumph. , ■■■'.;'■.;■ \'-

The years to come will better tell the story,
but today we bow our heads and congratulate
tliose boys, for boys tliey are, who fought so
valiantly against odds so great. We congratulate
nur coach, who accomplislied more than we justly
could have asked.

Villanova were tlie opponents. The schedule in-
cludes two games with the University of Penn.
Mike Saxe, coach of last year's five, a former
Penn star, has again resumed his duties He
has the candidates practicing regularly and with
last year's five intact and many new candidates
for every position, it is certain that this season
will be even more successful than the season

past/',';. J ■■■„;.■;■■ ■■;„" ;■;■.'';-■.■,■.■"■■■'■'■; ■•'.:■,'

Earl Grey and Syd Sweeney, forwards on the
team last season, are showing considerable speed
and new men will have a hard fight to displace
them. Lynch and Kennedy appear to be the best
of the new candidates for these positions.

Capt. Frank Pickett, last year's tap off man,
is a candidate for a guard position. Krieg seems
to be the logical choice for tlie tap oft" position
on the five this year.

Charjie Laugh^in and iJack /Hyam, veteran,
guards, are opposed by Conway, Jones and Foley.
It will be a hard fight to displace either Laughlin
or Ryan. Both men are fast and thoroughly
understand the game.

From the host of candidates, a regular varsity
and a junior varsity will be picked.

Graduate Manager, McGeehan, with Manager
Howard Thornbury has arranged the following-
schedule. >. .r. .■ \ ,:.■:.:;..■'. Vr:^. :^, :--r[r-:-..: y ::,.r-

BASKETBALL

Villanova's second basketball season officially
opened on December 16. Hahnemann College at

Dec. 16.
Dec. 20.
Jan. 6.
Jan. 7.
Jan. 11.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 19.
Jan. 31.
Feb. 1.
Feb. 3.
Feb. 4.
Feb. 11.
Feb. 22.
Feb. 24.
Mar. 4.

Hahnemann College — MUanova, Pa.

Catholic University — Villanova, Pa.

Lebanon Valley College — Lebanon, Pa.

University of Penn — Philadelphia, Pa.

U. of P. Junior A'arsity — Villanova, Pa.

Temple University — ^"illanova, Pa.

Catholic Universit.v— Washington, D. C

Georgetown — Washington, D. C. ^

Cannisus College — Villanova, Pa.

Ursinus College — Collegeville, Pa.

St. John's Connnercial College— Paterson, N.J.

Army— West Point, N. Y.

Temple University— Philadel])hia, Pa.

Ursinus College — Villanova, Pa.

Lebanon College— Villanova, Pa.

St. Joseph's College— Philadelpliia, Pa.

THE V I LLANO V AN

PLINTBB

THE CRAMMER

ThttJ the placid stillness of midnight V

Desperately burning the oil
Sits a beardless yo«th, bleary of sight, —

A picture of desperate toil.

Gone is a term of indolence^

Succeeded by vain regrets:
Too many nights in old Bryn Mawr,

Too many cigarettes*

Page after page he keeps turning,

Hurriedly scribbling notes;
Seized with a sudden desire for learning,

Difficult passages quotes*

From labor so strenuous, dreary.
He curls in the middle and wilts.

Grunts out a sigh like a soul that is weary.
And hurls himself under the quilts*

— ^Andrew B* McGinnis.

Francis Carroll — "Say, Al I must be a good
basket-ball player,"
' Kenny— "Why ?" ■ ^■'

Francis Carroll — "Didn't you see that referee
patting me on the back all last night?";

THE TASK

My ^^Prof** bade me a poem write, —

Gambit it must be^
So I sit up the livelong night —

My efforts here you see*

To write a poem is quite hard —

At least I find it so ;
For I am not a gifted bard

To whom words fast do flow.

Ah me! Oh my! here comes a thought-
One topic fine I know:

Mon amie chere has wondrous hair,
Her eyes with love-light glow!

But why should I more of her write.

Though there is more to say;
Were I to tell you all I might,

^Twould keep me till Doomsday.

My **Ptoi** hade me a poem write —

Gambit it must be;
So I sit up the livelong night — ■

My efforts here you see.

— Loren2x> Bonanno.

Prof. — "Fools ask more questions than a wise Chemistry Prof. — "Who made the first Ni-

man can answer."'- ■■■■■.'..■"■■' ■''■■ ■-■.^.■\ ■^:■^-^■> V-- ■■:.-.>■, ';f tride?", ;■;.

Arthur — Yeh, that's why I flunked." ; : Dempsey — "Paul Revere."

THE V I LLAN V AN

Philosophy Prof. — "If you have that in your
mind, you have it in a nut-shell."

Prof, (angrily) — "You're the biggest fool
here."

Arthur Malone — "Please don't forget your-

Love — "A little sighing, a little crying, and self, sir."
lots of lying."

Phin — "Yes, Willie, tliat pearl I gave Mary

Her Fatlier — "I don't mind paying tlie electric came from an oyster.

light bill. Beef, but please leave the morning
paper."

Willie — "Gee, Sis said, she got it from a lob-
ster."

CHICKEN
(Not a Hen)

A HUE and cry filled Market street. Swelling
in volume it reached City Hall and reverb-
erated in the numerous side streets, "Stop
that chicken!" "Grab that bird!" No, it wasn't
a human pharmacy redolent with the latest bar-
gains, it was only a poor honest-to-goodness
fricassee escaped from the ambitious molars of
George Abraliam Washington. ■ : ■

Yes, you've guessed it, George Abraham is
a chocolate blonde. 'Mistah' Washington with
his number fifteen's blocking the traffic and his
'Charlie Chaplin derby' reposing jauntly on the
'Safety First' sign dove blindly into one of Mr.
Ford's tobacco tins .in a vain effort to catch that
pesky bird. The occupant of Henry's special,
hastily jumped out and with anxious eyes exam-
ined his agonized toy to see if the motor was
reposing in its accustomed place. Ah! it was a
glorious time.

But the adventurous chicken was squares away
careening from one side of the street to the other.

Traffic was at a standstill. Motormen, policemen,
newsboys, staid business men and last but not
least, goggle eyed George hotly gave chase. By
this time the screaming bird had so few feathers
left that many a chorus girl watching the spec-
tacle blushed with envy. Old biddie was now
ready for the soup. No feathers to be picked.
That operation had been performed by willing
hands long ago. Everybody in lower Philadel-
phia was striving for the prize. One young flap-
per so far forgot herself as to throw her lip-stick
with vicious intensity at biddie's tro|ubled head.

At last the twelfth street subway entrance loom-
ed up, like the open door of a prize hen coop,
and biddie without bothering to knock entered
with agitated wings like any lawful flapper. ,

Enter Mr. Pete Difly. Pete glimpsing the
prize stretched out a grasping paw and crying
"to the pot" tucked the unoffending bird undei
l)is coat and boarded the incoming train.

— E. J. R.

The ViLT,ANOVAN goes to print after many
disappointments and much effort. We regret the
many delays. Conditions over which we have
had no control, have made an early issue an im-
possibility. The subsequent issues will appear
at the regular intervals.

THE V I LLAN OV AN

Hittorf or
Crookes Tube

How Were X'-Rays
Discovered?

IR James Mackenzie Davidson visited Professor Roentgen
to find out how he discovered the X-rays.

Roentgen had covered a vacuum tube, called a Hittorf or
Crookes tube, with black paper so as to cut off all its light.
About four yards away was a piece of cardboard coated with a
fluorescent compound. He turned on the current in the tube.
The cardboard glowed brightly.

Sir James asked him: "What did you think?"

**I didn't think, I investigated," said Roentgen. He wanted
to know what made the cardboard glow. Only planned experi-
ments could give the answer. We all know the practical result.
Thousands of lives are saved by surgeons who use the X-rays.

Later on, one of the scientists in the Research Laboratory of
the General Electric Company became interested in a certain
phenomenon sometimes observed in incandescent lamps. Others
had observed it, but he, like Roentgen, investigated. The
result was the discovery of new laws governing electrical
conduction in high vacuum.

Another scientist In the same laboratory saw that on the
basis of those new laws he could build a new tube for producing
X-rays more effectively. This was the Coolidge X-ray tube
which marked the greatest advance in the X-ray art since
the original discovery by Roentgen.

Thus, scientific investigation of a strange phenomenon led
to the discovery of a new art, and scientific investigation of
another strange phenomenon led to the greatest improvement
in that art.

It is for such reasons that the Research Laboratories of the
General Electric Company are continually investigating,
continually exploring the unknown. It is new knowledge that
is sought. But practical results follow in an endless stream,
and in many unexpected ways.

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His home ranks first; and ever does he hope
To see ahead a time when all her worth
Becomes exalted, placed beyond the scope
Of hands that wo«Id destroy that age-old hearth-
Implant in man indifference of his birth.
These forces seek for times when this poor world,
In stress of conflict pressed on every side,
Can boast of minds that easily can be whirled
From right to wrong. Our human pride
In race and country, battle-flags unfurled,
Lead us on. We find we need no guide*
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The work of ages put to utter rout.

— Walter Loesche.

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THE VILLANOVAN

Euakin H^arttcna

A MONG the English essayists of the latter
half of the nineteenth century, John Ruskin
held a high rank. His works embraced a variety
of subjects, or it may be more properly said that
his dominant idea manifested itself in diverse
guises. As we read "Sesame and Lilies," we
must, undoubtedly, class him as a great moral
writer and an educational critic of vivid, yet not
unsound, principles.

In Ruskin as a moralist we have the distinct
utterances of a man who wrote what he felt.
And Ruskin felt his morality in everything. He
was not an author who culled from spiritual
books an elaborate form of piety and presented
it to his readers, nor did he labor to convert
people to any form of faith. What he did do
was to apply the beautiful light of truth, good-
ness and wisdom to everything he saw. There
was something beautiful and true in nature and
art, in life and society. It was not an ideal to
be striven after, and never reached, but a reality
and a necessity for true moral and intellectual
culture. He placed the "eternal fitness of things"
before the eyes of men, that they might, there-
by, think more justly and act more honestly.
The ethical truths which Ruskin uses may sur-
prise us by their commonness. There is nothing
abstruse about them ; a little reflection would re-
veal them in anyone. Yet when he applies these
principles to actions and things, how beneficial
he becomes !

"Remember," he says, "that every day of
your early life is ordaining irrevocably, for good
or evil, tlie custom and practice of your soul, —
ordaining either sacred customs of dear and love-
1}' recurrence, or trenching deeper and deeper the
furrows for seed of sorrow. Now, therefore, see
that no day passes in which you do not make
yourself a somewhat better creature." We are
reminded of sometliing we already know. We
see the truth of it at a glance. We wonder that
we liave not felt it more.

Greatly does lie abhor and vigorously does he
oppose tlie idea tlien, prevalent in England that,
anytliing to be good must pay. This sordid spirit
of worldliness and gain, he seems to trace in all
men's actions. It is this blighting influence that
fetters men's minds and robs them of the nobler
things of life. Even the nation is affected with
it.

"A great Nation does not mock Heaven by
its powers by pretending belief in a revelation
which asserts the love of money to be the root
of all evil, and declaring at the same time that
it is actuated, and intends to be actuated, in all
chief national deeds and measures, by no other
love." He proves in a forceful manner that,
England as a nation has despised literature
science, nature, and composition.

Ruskins pages reveal much of universal and
immutable truth, but upon the application of
these principles to daily life there is a difference
wliich distinguishes him from other writers of
the same class. Ruskin nearly always addresses
the higher class of society. Much of what he
counsels requires education to appreciate and
wealth and leisure to put into practice. In this
particular application he is distinct from Samuel
Johnson, the moralist of the preceding century.
Johnson seizes human nature as it exists with its
virtues and vices, follies and foibles. He writes
to instruct men. Ruskin takes the finer points
of morality which aim at a more perfect life in
the realm of Society.

Ruskin, as a writer of culture and educational
refinement is vigorous and impressive. His ex-
pose of false education, unworthy ideals and
wrong tliinking are proofs of how a great nation
may deceive itself. Education was for most
people "a station in life," as a mere pretense to
learning. By an analysis of this so-called edu-
cation, he arrives at the conclusion that "love of
praise" is the primary motive.

While he often reveals the sham in things
tliouglit to be highly proper, his work is not
all negative. Throughout his pages we find an
admirable energy, a constant striving for intel-
lectual betterment. Sometimes we feel tliat Rus-
kin's fervor carried him too far. His expressions
are too dogmatic and what he requires is too
hard to fulfill. Some of liis ideas and their ex-
pression would be suitable only for an audience
of learned professors, or people that could give
tlieir whole energy and time to intellectual cul-
ture.

To lend force to his arguments, Ruskin often
uses physical images and similes. They are not
over frequent. Tliey are occasionally beautiful.

His use of etymology is not always happy. In
a few instances he may be suspected of pedantry.

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His style is clear, vigorous, and impressive. of words, but glide with an agreeable smootli-
His sentences are short, but not too sententious, ness.
They are freighted with an ostentatious display

THE GOLDEN KEY OF LOVE

(A Sacred Ode)

**At\6. one of them asked him, faster, which is the great
commandment of the law?*

"Jesws said to him: ^Tho« shalt love the Lord thy God

Thou shalt love thy neighbor/*

St, Matthew XXIL 35-40*

When *neath the s«n of Palestine His friends to be
In mute and meek politeness gave approach to some
Who were but wolves and posed as Iambs— the Pharisee,
*^What is the great latch-key of Heaven?** they heard from one;
And then the answer **Love!** yet wince at this did he*

O golden key of love !
O gift from God above!
Which opens Heaven*s gate —
Which opes its earthy mate«
See, how it opens cloistered doors I
The humble cottage ne*er ignores!
And oft the mill itself we know
Can have no sesame to show
Till gentle Love her power bestow*
Ah! how we like to think that keys as these —
Strife, Pride, Ambition, Avarice, and Hate —
Ne*er by their gaudy ornaments can please !
With them how shall we e'er unlock that gate?
The key of Love divine we now must seize —

Yes, that of Love! — for gentle Love
A force transcendent soon will prove!
How oft it looses chains of crime
And manacles of sin o*er time!
And oft from bands of Death one*s free
By this gold key of Liberty!

And that in earthly place!

What, then, in Heavenly space?

O gift from God above!

O golden key of Love!

Beneath the darkened sky on Calvary*s mount, above

The earth with arms out-stretched, a God was raised. And lo !

The Angels, clad in festive robes, the bars had clove

Which closed the gates of heavenly place from man below,

And as He dies they open wide with key of Love*

— Charles A* Shine*

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#t f atrtrk iag

"WTFIATEVER may be the feelings of national
pride or the differences of opinion at other
times of the year, we are forced to admit all the
world is Irish on the 17th of March. This sen-
timent has been beautifully expressed by our
best known Philadelphia poet in the following
lines: —

"I/ave tlie yellow gold to the Jews —

Fur it's little that they lose—

I/ave the bahince of world power to the Saxon ;

Tlioiigli tliey scarce could do it worse,

L'iive them run the universe,

Tis fur little that they have that we'd be Jixin'

Sorra wan of ou that cares

Fur their high and mighty airs,

Or the robes o" rotal purple an' the linen stiff wid starch,

Hut there's wan day in the year

When they mustn't interfiere—

Shure teh whole world is Irish on the 17th of March."

"Oh, it's little that we hold ■''S'''S'''-^--''':>^--:-^^

Of dominion or of gold

In the blessed isle that saw us first a nation.

But we made all lands our own

As we spread from zone to zone; v ; ;; v ; ..

So, come all o' ye an' share our jubilation. ^^

Oh, the music in the air

An' the joy that's ivrywhere —

Shure, the whole blue vault o' heaven is one grand

triumphal arch,
An' the earth below is gay ;

Wid its tender gi-een the'-day,
Fur the whole world is Irish on the 17th o' March."

That there is more tlian poetic justification for
such a statement is evident from a cursory glance
at the records of every part of the civilized world.
Archbishop Keane, first Rector of the Catholic
University at Washington, tells of meeting in
Rome the Archbisliop of Salonica, a city cap-
tured by the Balkan Allies from the Turks. To
his surprise tlie American eccelesiastic found that
liis Macedonian brother spoke English fluently.
On being asked whether he had any English in
his diocese, he replied, "Yes, I have about 3000
English in my diocese and they are nearly all
Irish." Be that as it may, there is no doubt but
tliat Irish names have blazoned the way to truth
and justice in the most unexpected regions of the
earth. The Eord alone knows how they got
there, but the fact remains that there is no part
of the world where Irishmen have not been the
representatives of the Christ and the Church
established by Him. ; /

All honor, then, to the men who wear to-day
the little sprig of green. Callous, indeed, must

be the heart that does not beat in symi)athy with
tlie spirit that takes us back on this oiir festal
day to the land of the dark Rosaleen, to the hills
we trod in childhood, to tlie fields where the
sliamrock grows, to the banks of the Shannon
and the Liflfey, to the green mountains from
whose summit the valleys lie smiling beneath, to
the rocks and the caves among which our fathers
braved exile and torture to listen to the word of
Cjod and to partake of the Breadi of Life. It is
eminently proper that we should thus set aside
a day eacli year, not alone to commemorate our
Patron and our Apostle, but also to keep alive
in our hearts the fire of patriotism and to en-
kindle in our souls an undying love for "Tlr
'ould Sod.'' A day on wliich we recall to mind
our kith and kin amid the distant Irish valleys,
across the intervening seas, the old folks and the
old families and the old friends, who still hold
the warmest place in the cosiest corner of our
hearts, to whom our fondest affection still clings
in all its fulness, around whose memory the tend-
crest feelings of our lives shall ever twine.

The life of a people is singularly like that of
an individual, it has its ups and downs, its ins
and outs; it is brightened by eras of progress,
it is darkened by periods of decay. The sun
shines on from day to day, yet clouds come and
go and cast their shadow, darkness falls and
gloom o'erspreads the land. So has it been with
that beloved country. A heavy mist has long
enveloped it, blighting all who breathed it and
blasting everything it touched. Thank God,
that mist is now disappearing before the light
and the warmth of the rising sun of justice.
There has come at last the budding of a second
spring and the dawning of a better day. And
what more fitting salu.te to this re-incarnated
Spirit of Erin than the greeting placed by the
poet on the lips of the returning exile, "Ireland,
Ould Ireland, From the bottom of me heart, I
bid you the top o' the morning."

God bless, then, the spirit tliat bids us refresh
our souls to-day in the pure sweetness, the vir-
gin beauty, the chivalrous heroism of Erin's past.
In the cheering vigor of these memories may we
arouse ourselves to even greater efforts than
usual in behalf of home and kindred. Go back in
spirit to the days of St. Brendan, St. Columba,
St. Columbkille, St. Patrick. Theirs was an age

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of mighty movement in the history of the work.
The glories of the Roman Empire were fast dis-
appearing beneath the flood of triumphant bar-
barians rushing downward from the north and
scattering destruction over the fairest portions
of Europe. Roman civilization had done its work
as the channel of Christianity and', like its own
mighty aqueducts which for centuries had
brought the pure mountain waters to the thirsty
peoples of the plain, was falling into picturesque
decay. The glories of Christianity, too, seemed
in danger ; for the onrushing hordes hated Christ
even more then they loathed Caesar. The age of
Ambrose and Augustine was gone; the schools
of ISIilan and Carthage and Rome were scattered;
the book and the pen were cast aside for the sword
and the shield; the splendors of the Church were
growing dim in the almost impenetrable dark-
ness. It seemed as though the light of the world
were abandoning the world in despair. Yet the
same Divine Providence that loosened the aveng-
ing flood upon the degenerate Empire was not
without a care for its own. At the very darkest
part of this destructive period there was being
accomplislied one of the marvels of history. God
was providing for the regeneration of Europe,
for the upbuilding of Christendom, for the de-
velopment of a more perfect social order from
out the impending chaos. And it was in Ireland
til at tlie seeds of this regeneration were being'#
sown ; in Ireland where the Roman legions had
never unfurled their standards and Roman cul-
tnrf had never diffused its abominable vices.
Baried still in the depths of pagan superstitions,
U\c little western isle was chosen by Almighty
God as the depository of faith and a harbor of
n fuge for saints and scholars. Even befcrp their
conversion, our Gaelic fore-fathers were pre-
destined to become Apostles of the new awaken-
ii'g and missionaries to those very people who
hitherto had tried to destroy the light.

The conversion of Ireland to the faith of Jesus
Christ is one of the most astounding phenomena
in all history; marvellous in the rapidity with
which it was accomplished, unique in the fact
tliat it cost the life of not a single martyr, won-
derful in the religious zeal whicli it almost in-
stantly developed in tlie hearts of an entire peo-
ple, a zeal and a devotion to liigh ideals which
ages of persecution have not been able to destroy.
It is hardly necessary for us to go over in detail
the events which brought about this stupendous
change in the life liistory of tliat race. We are
all more or less familiar with the wealth of legend

and of story that surrounds the name of the il-
lustrious Apostle, the uncertainty as to the place
of his birth, the years he spent in captivity among
the piratical raiders of the northern coast, the
appearance of the angel to the shepherd youth
as he tended his master's flocks on the hills of
Antrim. We have heard from eloquent lips of
his release from bondage and his subsequent re-
turn after forty years spent in prayer and study,
to bring about the conversion of his captors. It
U an interesting fact, vouched for by our Irish
historians, that Saint Patrick preached the gospel
in Britain in company with his aged friend and
gu,;iidie, {Sa\int Germanus, before he was com-
missioned by the Pope to undertake the evan-
gelization of the Irish people. Surely no one
can regret that the island which was destined to
receive so much of its Catholicity from Ireland
sliould liave been the field of the first missionary
labors of the Irish Apostle.

It was in the year 432 that Pope Celestine sent
the newly consecrated Bishop Patrick, who here-
tofore had been known by the Celtic name of
Succat, to bring the tidings of salvation to what
was then considered the uttermost bounds of
the earth, the distant land of Hibernia. Some
rays of Christian light had long years before
penetrated the pagan darkness of that island,
but they had faded away and left little or no
trace behind. And now when Patrick, accompanied
by his twelve companions, stepped again on
Irish soil after an absence of 38 years, it seemed
as though he too would fail. He had gone ashore
at the lovely spot where the river Dargle, flow-
ing down from the Wicklow mountains, breaks
the coast line at Bray. The Leinster men of
those parts refused to hear him, they had driven
away other missionaries, Patrick too must go.
The Saint accordingly sailed forth and landed in
fertile Meath, not far from the mouth of the
river Boyne. Traditions tells us that here a
small boy came up upon the party while they
slept and was so struck with love and veneration
for the aged leader (Saint Patrick was even
then sixty years old) that he gathered an armful
of flowers and strewed them over the resting mis-
sionary. Nor would he afterwards go away, but
accompanied the apostolic band on their mission.
"He will be the heir of my kingdom," said the
Saint, and the prophecy was fulfilled many years
later wlien this same boy succeeded his master as
Bishop of Armagli. Once again Patrick and his
companions directed their course toward the
north. The hills and vales of Antrim, where,

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close on half a century before, he had tended his
flock on the heights of Slemish — these must the
Saint behold. He must save, too^ if they will,
those whom lie knew in the far off captive days.
Easter of the year 433 marks the practical be-
ginning, the real birth of the Irish Church. The
Ard-righ, or Great Chief of all the clans, was
preparing to hold his solemn festival at Tara.
Princes and priests from every part of Erin were
gathered together. The sacred fire that the king
would light on this occasion must be the first in
all the land to pierce the gloom. But our Saint,
not knowing the meaning of the ceremony that
was taking place, had lit the Easter fire high
upon the hill of Slane across the valley from
Tara. Tlie angry king saw the light from a
distance and demanded to know who had dared
to disregard the stern Druidic law. The

pagan priests prophetically replied, "If that fire
be not extinguished before morning, it never will
die out.." Summoned to the royal presence to
answer for his conduct, Patrick advanced with
liis little Christian band, chanting, as he had
learned to chant in Rome, the litanies of Easter.
Thus was the stage set and the scene prepared
for the conversion of a whole people. Can there
be any doubt that the hand of God was herein
manifested.^

To the assembled court, as they sat upon the
ground "with the rims of tlieir shields against
their chins," Patrick declared his mission. The
Druids saw instinctively that their power must
forever disappear unless they could heap con-
fusion upon tliis new teacher, so majestic in his
utterance, so sublime in his doctrine. For once
the powers of evil were impotent in their wrath.
Every artifice of the evil one was overcome by
the sign of the cross. As a final test, the boy
Benignus was to be clothed in the Druid's mantle
and set upon dry faggots, while the Druid, wrap-
ped in Patrick's cloak, was to be placed on wet,
green wood, then fire was to be set to botli. The
trial was accepted. The flames on the one side
did not even touch tlie dry wood, nor the Chris-
tian boy, only the robe lie wore was consumed;
while on the other liand>, the green wood and tlie
pagan priest were reduced to ashes, amid which
lay unscorched the cloak of the Saint. Tradi-
tion has it that it was on this occasion that Pat-
rick, in his sermon on the Blessed Trinity, pluck-
ed the green shamrock from the sward of Tara,
making this triple leaf at the same time an il-
, lustration of his sacred subject and an emblem
of Christian Erin. After so striking a proof of

divine sanction all opposition vanished and, as
we read in the Acts of the BoUandists, "Patrick
with his disciples went through the whole land
baptizing all that belived in the Blessed Trinity;
and God was his helper, and confirmed the word
by the signs which followed."

Whether we consider this picturesque ac-
count as authentic or look upon it as the poetic '
outburst of a race that takes delight in conjurng
up the memory of past glories, the fact remains
that by a single outburst of divine eloquence an
entire nation was added to the fold of Christ.
The providence of an all-wise God had brought
together the teachers and the leaders of tlie peo-
ple in the very citadel of paganism, and the ser-
mon preached by Saint Patrick on that glorious
Easter morning was in reality God's message to :
a nation. And how eagerly was that message
received. This was the word for which the heart
of the Irisli people liad been waiting for genera-
tionus ; this the doctrine for which their soul had
unconsciously yearned even amid the night of
heathen superstition. And now the dawn was
breaking over the eastern hills. When her ful-
ness of time had come Ireland beheld, in all the
splendor of his glory. Him for whose saving
grace she had instinctively prayed. He appear-
eu to her, in the glowing words of the zealous
Missionary, as the all-beauteous Son of God,
clothed in the garb of humanity, and giving his
life through love of mankind. Could this be
true.'' Could it be a reality? Was it not an in-
vention, a beautiful dream of the venerable old
saint, who held this wondrous vision before her
soul.'' For a moment the spirit of Erin hesitated,
wondering and dazzled by the sublimity of the i
doctrines. Yet, only for a moment did she ap-
pear to doubt. What was so beautiful must be
true. What so fitted in with all that is best in
human nature must be a reality. Immediately
the heart of a peojjle is laid at the feet of Jesus
Christ; Ireland has become his spouse forever.
The noblest among that assemblage are the first
to respond. The chieftans lift the standard of
the cross. From them, like fire among the heath-
en, the Divine Love spreads and enkindles the
hearts of their clansmen. Together they conse-
crate themselves to the service of God, and beg
their saintly teachers to show them how to live
and walk in the footsteps of the Redeemer. It
iy the beginning of an age of faith and an era of
\\ ondrous intellectual achievement. Everywhere
altars are reared and from these altars there goes
forth a power linking all hearts in love for God

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and charity for men. Beside the altar springs
up the school, and while the one feeds the desire
for sanctity, the other satisfies the craving for
knowledge, so that in the space of hardiy a
single generation Ireland becomes known
throughout Europe as "the island of saints and
scholars" and myriads of students flock to her
shores as to the new "University of the West."

A pen more powerful than mine were needed
to help us live again those marvellous centuries
during which, while savage hordes swept over
the fairest portions of Christendom, Ireland was
the one secure ark of religion and the one peace-
ful haven of learning. Your own fertile Celtic
! imagination can reconstruct more faithfully tlian
words of mine tlie vanished glories of those great
abbeys and schools with which our native land
was so thickly studded, Kildare and Noendrum,
Clonard and Louth, Ardfert and Aghodoe, Muck-
rose and Innisfallen. To these great centers of
learning flocked the youth of every nation under
the sun, tlie Teuton and the Gaul, the Roman
and the Greek, the inhabitants even of those
lands that lie beyond the Danube and the Don.
From these well-springs of divine faith issued
forth a veritable flood of learned and devout mis-
sionaries who betook themselves to every quarter
of the known world, carrying back with them
the liglit of truth and the torch of learning to
the very ends of darkened Christendom. Even
to-day we find the names of Irish saints vener-
ated as the patrons of liundreds of cities and
towns and schools in France, in Germany, in
Switzerland and in Italy. Saxon England, in
particular, owes a debt of gratitude to these old
masters of the intellectual and spiritual life.
Camden, tlie English historian, tells us that in
those days, "the Anglo Saxons flocked to Ire-
land as to a mart of learning, and if one were
away from liome it was said of him, as by a sort
of proverb, tliat he had gone to Ireland to re-
ceive his education." And the former vigorous
faith of northern Britain owed its very existence
t<; the untiring labors of Irisli Saints and its un-
yielding nature to tlie influence of the Irish
monks of lona and Lindisfarne.

So wonderful an era of mental and moral su-
jieriority could not go on indefinitely. The law
oC change is as inexorable in the life of a nation
as it is in that of an individual. Periods of ex-
traordinary progress are invariably followed by
years of decay. And yet in Ireland we look
in vain for the complete fulfillment of this law.
It was inevitable that, when peace should have

settled upon Europe, the center of Christian
civilization would be transferred to the seat of
Christian power. And so it happened. But in
the steadfastness and the purity of their faith the
spiritual children of Saint Patrick never lost the
crown they earned so well during the Golden
Age of Erin's Glory. When the so-called Re-
formation dawned upon the horizon, Ireland met
it with contempt. She heeded not its teachings,
but clung tenaciously to the faith she had learn-
ed eleven centuries before on the hillside at Tara ;
and this in spite of the fact that every human
favor was offered her to reject it. She professed
p.llegiance to the Church established by Jesus
Christ, amid the most violent persecution — in
prison, in exile and upon the scaffold, "in spite
of dungeon, fire and sword." Her temples were
confiscated by the plunders, and where her chil-
dren could not adore therein, they builded to
themselves altars in the wilderness and set up
tabernacles to the Eucharistic God in the clefts
of the rock and the secret caves of the mountain
side. When the terrible scourge of famine lay
heavy upon that unhappy isle, even then Erin's
sons and daughters preferred to die of hunger
rather than accept a single morsel from the hands
of the tempter who sought to win them over un-
der the guise of charity. The eloquent Mac-
aulay has fittingly remarked; "We have used
the sword for centuries against the Catholic Irish,
Ave have tried famine, we have tried extermin-
ation, we have had recourse to all the severity of
the law. What have we done? Have we suc-
ceeded.'* We have been able neither to exter-
minate nor enfeeble them. I confess my inca-
pacity to solve the problem. If I could find
myself beneath the dome of St. Peter's and read,
with the faith of a Catholic, the inscription
around it "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I
will build my church and the gates of hell shall
not prevail against it," then could I solve the
problem of Ireland's story." What he could not
do, we can.

We can read that inscription in the fulness of
its meaning, and in that very fulness we find the
explanation of a constancy that has no parallel
in history. v'.\.: ■■-■■■';":, ■■'/'■ : c'v ^

The story of those centuries of oppression and
religious intolerance has been rehearsed for us
time and again by our own impassioned orators.
No word of alien could add jot or title to that
which we have so often heard of the trials and
the temptations our fathers underwent during
the long night of a worse than Egyptian bond-

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age. Had our ancestors of the last three hun-
dred years been allowed to pursue in peace the
ways that lead to knowledge and to power, there
is no telling to what heights of glory they might
liave attained; nor is there any doubt but that
under favorable conditions Ireland would stand
to-day in the very front rank among the nations
of the world. Read the records of countries
other than Ireland, and we will find that Irish-
men, wherever they had a fair field and no favor,
have more than held their own in every branch
of human endeavor; that they have run the race
fairly and have won the prize wheresoever tal-
ent was not handicapped and genius barred. Had
they been permitted to put forth the same effort
in behalf of their native land, the history of the
last three centuries would have been written in
quite a different vein. Search the capitals of
every continent, ransack the files of every gov-
ernment, and we will find that Irish genius and
Irish talent have held the highest posts and have
filled the foremost places.

Need we call to mind the wonderful part play-
ed by our fellow countrymen in the birth and the
development of these United States, the land of
the free and the home of the brave? Who among
us has not heard of a Moylan and a Sullivan, fit
associates of the immortal Washington? Which
of us fails to recognize in "Saucy Jack Barry"
tlie father of the American Navy? And when
the time came that tried men's souls, who re-
sponded more generously to the call of Lincoln
than the men of Irish birth and of Irish ancestry ?
Where is the school boy who has not heard of
Meager and his Irish brigade, of Sheridan and
his unbeatable cavalry, of Meade and his vic-
tory at Gettysburg, of Shields, the only man
wlio ever defeated Stonewall Jackson? In the
arts of peace Irishmen have been equally as il-
lustrious. Governors of States, you will find
tlicm; leaders in Congress, Judges in the high-
est courts of law, men who forged their way to
the front by dint of intellect and force of genius,
by grit and pluck and power.

What shall we say of that Ireland which stands
to-day at the threshold of a new life? The
shackles which have cut deep into her flesh for
centuries are dropping from her wrists. Unless
all the signs of the times fail, the day is not far
distant when Erin shall once again come into her
own. The occasion is pregnant with great pos-
sibilities. Men are needed at the helm, men of
sound judgment and unquestionable integrity.
That God will raise up such leaders for his peo-

ple should be our earnest prayer. You, too,
have a solemn duty to fulfil in the regeneration
of our beloved "Isle of Destiny.'' The attain-
ment of Home Rule ought not to be the final
goal of our ambition; it is but a stepping stone
to nobler things and an ince;ptive to higher as-
pirations. Greater sacrifices are yet in store for
us if we would revive, in all their splendor, the
vanished glories of our ancestral home. That
such a revival may speedily be accomplished
is the earnest wish of every honest heart in this,
the moment of our triumph, a triumph well de-
served though long delayed.

With good reason, then, do we rejoice on this
Saint Patrick's day. And yet a word of warning
can hardly be out of place even amid our exul-
tation; and the word is this, never forget that
our greatest inheritance is the singular purity
of our faith. That faith has been handed down
to us in all its integrity through ages of perse-
cution. Will we permit it to be sullied now amid
the ease and plenty of modern life? Think not
because we have left "The 'ould Sod" perhaps
forever, that we are freed from every obligation
which our nationality entails. The Spirit of
Erin watches over the souls of her children even
at the ends of the earth. There are currents of
sympathy, of a nameless but mighty influence,
which pulsate unceasingly across the broad At-
lantic and cause the throbbings of the national
heart to synchronise with ours. When we are
liappy, she is glad. When we are sorrowful, she
shares our grief. When we rejoice at the success
of our brethren, she exults with us. When we
do aught that would bring the blush of shame to
an innocent cheek, she is overcome with sorrow.
Remember that the lowliest among us has a
power for good or evil over the destinies of our
race. The worth of a people is determined by
the worth of the individual, and the lowly are
invariably taken as the type whereon judgment
is based. What will be the world's opinion of
you?

We boast of our Irish birth and of our Irish
ancestry. Are we so conducting ourselves as to
make it worth while for our children to utter the
same boast? Let us study the history of Ireland
and mould our conduct after that of its worthiest
sons and daughters. May we shape bur actions
after the example of its heroes; fashion our life
after its teachers and saints. May we be proud
of our nationality, and make our nation proud
of us. May we defend our religion by word and
example. Let us be conversant with its teachings,

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so as to be ever ready to give a reason for the
faith that is in us. If Providence has entrusted
us with important office, may be never swerve
from the path of honesty and the highest concep-
tion of duty; may we never suffer party spirit
to betray the dictates of conscience or prove un-
true to the memory of our sainted ancestors.
Love our children. Set them an example of
every Christian virtue. Send them to schools
where the poison of indifference will not be in-
stilled into their youthful minds. See that they
comply faithfully with the laws of God and of
his Church. Thus will we make them bulwarks
of religion and representatives of the highest type
of citizenship.

There is a three-fold love that should glow
in every human heart — love of country, love of
church, love of God. That the love of our native
land has not grown cold, Ireland's progress in
tliese days abundantly testifies. We seem to
hear re-echoing in our memories the inspiring
lines of the poet:

"Forget Ireland. No. While there's life in this heart,
It s^iall never forget thee, all lone as thou art.
More dear in thy sorrow, thy gloom and thy showers
Than the rest of the world in its sunniest hours."

May our love for Mother Church and her
divine Founder be no less hearty. Let our fer-
vent petitions ascend to the throne of the Most
High that peace, prosperity and happiness may
smile on Erin. Above all mifst we cling to lier
faith. Remember, we are the descendants of
heroes, children of the Isle of Saints; by our ex-
emplary lives may we prove ourselves worthy
of the title we bear.

"Hold ye the faith — the faith your fathers sealed you;
Trusting not in visions — overwise and overstale.
Except ye pay the Lord
Single heart and single sword,

Of your children in their bondage He shall ask them
treble toll."

"Keep ye the law — be swift in all obedience —
Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
Make ye sure to reach his own
That he reap where he hath sown;

By the peace among your people let men known you
serve the Lord."

WHEN DAY IS DONE

When day is done and I alone

Am left, my thoughts tevert back home*

I always play the hero's patt

In Company* What's in my heart

To God and Him alone, is known*

The days of yore I oft* bemoan
From foreign lands across the foam*
Like a winged arrow, memories dart
When day is done*

Fm like a king without a throne
Friendless, — From land to land I roam
Seeking pleasure in every mart —
I find it not* And so — FII start
In the wake of my thoughts, back home*
When day is done*

— A* J* Yenoham*

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**®lj^ •inlnmtt^' O^trr*

TT was evening. Day was fleeting westward
after the sun, which had just gone down.
Tlie factory whistles of this little town of Arcis,
France, had blown; the street were being tra-
versed by the workers, hurrying home to their
evening meals. But among them you see but
few able-bodied men. The Great War is on and
now in its third year. The fighting men of
France are on the battle line, some ten miles
to the north. Things look bad, too. After all
this fearful sacrifice of life and ceaseless work,
tlie enemy seem ready at any moment to break
down France's desperate defense. Look, you can
see the worn expression on the faces of the pass-
ing people.

A clean, well-porpartioned lad of eighteen
years come out from a factory door and walks
briskly down the street. He crosses, heading
directly toward a certain house. A smile lights
his face as he sees there in the window, a girl
of about his own age; she was watching for him.
He did not stop, but spoke to her in a low voice
as he went by.

"To-night, at eight," he said, "under the three
poplars near Pierrot's vineyard." She nodded
assent.' : • ..':■ ,■.■-;■■'■■/•

The girl at the window was Alma Nurel, the
daugliter of a poor mechanic, but for all that,
rich in womanly charms, and in ways, more
steadfast and grave than most other girls.

Jean Basque was there waiting when she
came, fresh and neat in her simple peasant's at-
tire.

"Here you are at last!" he exclaimed. "I was
impatient."

"Why, Jean?"

"1 have news to-night. Alma, news indeed !
I've been summoned! My mother was crying
when I entered the house to-night. In her hand
was my notice to report. P'rance has called the
class of nineteen twenty-two. I must enroll in
five days.''
V'How can they take you? You're only eight-

een. ■;:;■. '-;.„v ■;..,■■■■'; ■■.■■V;'::/,-^ ,-:■

"Eighteen is within the military age limit."
,. "Oh, this war ! I'm sick of it."
I "You must have feared this all along. It was
'most certain to come.''

"Yes! Now it has come. It steps into sepa-
rate us just when we have learned to enjoy one
another." : \:\-:-'—:\.':- ■■'■■ ■■■\.. ':■''.'■■■■•

"War is stern and cruel — "

"And terrible ! Many boys from Arcis have
been killed. Suppose you should be."

"Surely, I must take my chance with tlie rest."

■'There are so many dangers."

"Even civil life is not free from those. Who
of mortal men promises himself the morrow?
Perils from violence and disease constantly
threaten. The Earth that brought him forth,
yearns for him from his baby's cradle, impatient
to clasp and incorporate him to herself again.
Mayhap, the chances of life which spare some
few unto lengthy days, may favor us with a life
together in the blessed days which lie beyond the
shadow of war."

"I hope it is to be that way."

"And I, too. But come. Alma, say good-bye
to me. I shall not wait for the time limit. Early ;
to-morrow morning I go to join my regiment.
We have always made these meetings short. Let
us take leave of one another."

He extended his arms to receive, noting the
tear-drops and stifled sobs. The melody of a
full heart broke from his lips in these emotional
words. ■■/'■; ;\:'v--v-";f\/v-.^^'' ■ v/''K- ■■-;■..■■':■ -'■s^:-'' ■■'■/[

"Come let me hold you,
My strong arms enfold you,

A few fleeting moments remain;
Anon, I'll be gone,

When the colors march on.
And leave you an aching heart's pain.

In this last embrace.
Let me gaze in your face,

On features surpassingly sweet;
Where are perfections so rare;
Who has charms to compare;

With thy giriish beauty, complete."

The mellow tones floated away over the vine-
yard. All was still again. They exchanged not
a word, but parted, eacli with a heavy heart.

In the waking hours of the next morning, the
villagers were startled by the stirring beat of
the Marseilaise, "To arms! To arms, ye brave!''
as contingents of newly-conscripted men from
more distant places marched into Arcis, headed/
by a military band. When they left an hour
later, Jean Basque was with them.

Tliis last draft from the youth of the land
marked another depression in the dejected spirits
of the people. The strain of the war was telling.
Though they were heart-sick and weary of it,
they still dragged themselves on. Queer things

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were happening. Three days after the boys left,
a prominent business man, whose son was among
them, committed suicide. He like others, had
brooded over the sorrows of war, especially this
last, until he had brought himself to this act. A
few lost their reason, and others were guilty of
cruelties, explainable only by the stress of tlie

times. ::;';■■' \-,--:'::':\^';'.- ■•;■;;■; '^ :'\:r^C. ■■■■:- ':■.-','■'■■/'''■.'■/■-■ '':.-'

Two weeks passed. Alma Nurel occupied her-
self with the thousand-and-one things of daily
life, as she had always done. One new task she
liad taken up. She made for herself a garment
of dark, blue material, much like the habit of a
man. It was completed on a Thursday night;
F'riday morning she wore it to Mass.

When Mass was over, instead of returning
home, she made her way out toward the open
country. Needless to say, she attracted much
attention. Not far from the borders of the town,
she entered a field which sloped up to a rise,
eminent enough to furnish a view of the town
itself, and most of th,e surroun^dilig country.
On the crest of this elevation, she stopped, faced
to the war-torn north, and hiding her hands in
the folds of blue, bent her head. All that day
slie remained in the same position. When the
sun had set, she came down the hill and went
liome.

Her parents asked where she had been all the
day. In plain words, she told them. To their
question of "Why," she answered, "I wish you
would let me keep that a secret in my own
lieart."

Tlie next day she resumed lier watch and re-
turned at night and performed many services
for the old folks. Friends and relatives had
disturbed her during the day to know the rea-
son for her strange conduct and attire. To one
arid all she gave the gentle refusal, "I cannot
tell."

Day followed day, and on every one she could
be seen on the hill. At home at niglit, slie was
her natural self, kind, useful, and sociable. She
was particularly charitable to a certain nun,
who, the Sunday before had rushed from her
pew in church, out through the building scream-
ing, and ran tlie streets, a raving manic. Tliis
poor religious, unbalanced by the war, received
presents and consolation from Alma.

Such uncommon beliavior was found to awak-
en comment. People were puzzled, and whis-
])ered tlie probable causes among themselves. It
occupied their minds in leisure moments. It was
an all-absorbing mystery. Some ex-tourist sug-

gested the name, "The Dolomite Girl," because,
as she said, "her lonely figure there on the hill,
reminded him of one of those desolate peaks in
South Tyrol, called "The Dolomites."

All their talk did not change the girl's habit.
If the laborer in the fields lifted his head, he
could always see her standing there. The same old
question would arise and revolve in his mind,
"Why does she do that? Is it because Jean Bas-
que's gone.^ Or did the war turn her mind? Or
what?" He shook his head and returned to the
furrow. No one yet had solved the problem.

If the housewife's duties brought her from in-'
doors, out into the open, how could she help but
take a look at "The Dolomite Girl?" Then she
would be set a-wonderin' about the cause of it.

One morning the village cure, who, of course,
could not fail to hear what was on everyone's
tongue, hurriedly unvested after Mass, and
sought out the kneeling figure in blue.

"My dear miss,'' he asked kindly, "I have good
reason to fear that you are in distress of mind.
Could I be of help to you? What's all this busi-
ness concerning, "The Dolomite Girl?"

"Oh, it's nothing much Father," she replied
in;, some surprise. ■ :;;^

"Maybe you had better confide in me," he re-
turned.

"Well, Father, it's this way. I — " She caught
herself upon a sudden resolution. ■ "I cannot tell,"
she finished the sentence. There was a meaning
in her words that disuaded the priest from fur-
ther questions.

"God bless you," he said, "you're a good girl."

On Sundays the people often strolled out in-
to the country, for a close view for themselves,
and in particular, for the gratification of friends
and visitors, to whom they always explained the
story of "The Dolomite Girl." It was a prefty
scene, the motionless form in blue, the bright
sky overhead, and the green pasture with patches
of red poppies beneath.

The children would sometimes play in the
fields about, but they never molested her.

The war dragged on. The Germans advanced
their lines steadily. In time, a body of them
were intrenched in a woody copse, not more than
a kilometer and a half from Arcis. They soon
became familiar with the tale of "The Dolomite
Girl." Even more so did their opponents, the
poilus. On such an exposed position, there was
much danger from stray shot, but still she did
not sway from her purpose.

Arcis was a point on a strong, German salient.

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America, being in the war about a year, now be-
gan to show lier power in Europe. Her first over-
seas regiments of drafted men were concentrated
opposite this salient. They became interested at
once in "The Dolomite Girl." She appealed to
tliem in a peculiar way. Such was their nature.

Then, finally, came the great St. Mihiel drive,
and the "Yanks" went whooping and tearing after
the bewildered Huns. When they stopped, there
was as much as sixteen miles between "The
Dolomite Girl" and the first German outpost.

The great General Foch came to inspect the
captured territory. In his few minutes stay at
Arcis, the villagers were careful to acquaint him
with what they thought was one of the wonders
of war. He had a sympathetic heart for all the
sufferers of the war. He motored out for an in-
terview with "The Dolomite Girl." A crowd
gathered on the field while the two conversed to-
gether. At last, they thought, it will all be clear-
ed. Surely, she will not hide anything from the
General. The "Gray Man of Christ" came away,
and the whispers going about conveyed the in-
telligence that the General had nothing to say
about his conversation. The mystery remained
as deep as ever.

All this time, Jean Basque was leading an
active soldiers' life. So far he had escaped, un-
scratched, from rifle-fire, grenades, shrapnel, and
bayonets. A fter six month service, he obtained
a two-weeks leave-of-absence. With what a joy-
ful heart he hastened home! How taken aback

lie was, to hear that liis Alma Nurel had changed
into "The Dolomite Girl." Mystified, he half
ran to the field. "Alma," he called. The name
was the touch of life. She leaped up and came
rushing down to him. Tlie two were overcome
with joy. /■v-^'Vx ''■■:;■ ■--;'v'/-'V\^-%;.'^'^^^

"You're safe, Jean?''

"Perfectly. How good it is to see you again!
But why these clothes? Why are you out on

■ tiie hill ?" '^^-.-f -v ;:■::;:::.: ■;;:-:v-,: :■ --. --:■■.-■::;>■: i%< ■..oy'-^^:^ -'■.:■' ■

"It's over now. I don't know whether to
laugh or cry. Come, let us walk home and I will
tell you." The pair started back to the town.

"When you left," began the girl, "I wanted to
do something more than simply stay at home.
It occurred to me that if I could lift some of the
burden of war from the people' minds, it would
be just the thing. You know how depressed they
were; what senseless things tlie war was making
them do. So I hit upon this way. It turned out
to be pretty effective. I laughed to myself some-
times, when I thought how their curiosity was
swallowing up all their sorrows. Now, I be-
lieve they are the most curious people in the
world."

"You'd make a good soldier," he exclaimed
with great eagerness.

"Yes, but a better, —

"Wife ! sharply put in the youthful soldier,
as he took in his arms and claimed all the cliarms,
of "The Dolomite Girl."

— Gerald A. Prior.

/?'

'^-■::--- ■:■-'-■': (A Sonnet)
Friendship! tare jewel priced in all the ages!
Enthusiastic element of life!
Sole sympathising solace in out strife !
Deemed ever hast thou worthy been by sages !
Thy ever-watchf«I foe — harsh, treacherous Pride —
Waits but to slay thy friend, Humility,
Ah! best of friends! — Anon Fiend Intimacy,
O demon foul! he breaketh Friendship's stride*

To my heart welcome. Friendship undefiled! —

Friendship fair, spotless as the lily pure!

O ever may thy presence there endure.

Playful and pleased and sweet as the innocent child!

Steadfast there stay, and though ne*er be beguiled.

But of life's battle's wounds thou'It aid the cure*

— ^Theodore L. ReimeL

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A g^^rmott tit BMt

{Delivered on Octagesima Sunday by the Rev. Cyrus Seaweed, Pastor of the Eighth Street Ethiopian Cathedral.)

By Jerry Meyer Pry-er

Author of "Not So Black as Painted, or The White-washed Satan of Senegambia ; The Leopard's Spots, or the

Unwashed Ethiopian ; The Camp-meeting Cake-walk, or Monster Minster of the Minstrel

Minister ; Jass Hooch, the Whirligig of Time, or He-brew, She-brew

and They Bruise; Black Sheep, or Pastoral Scenes

Among the Wool-raisers and

Baber-ous Razors."

"DR-R-R-RETHEN and Cister-r-r-n: —
■^ De epistle is quoted from St. Paul's address
to dc Hebrews, beginnin' at de lucky seventh
and rip-tearin' through to de twenty-fo'th verse.

(Laudy! Mr. Johnson! 'Ahm just natural-
ly tired of yoh "Amens" and "Alleujah's." Yuh
done drown me out.)

(He reads the epistle, slips the book in his
pocket, and looks up for inspiration.)

Now, as you'se is altogether different folks
from de Hebrews, Ah reckon Ah ought not preach
on de readin'. Mali heart is ovah-bubblin' with
bittahness, and I'se got to turn it loose and foam
away.

You'se been scandalalizin' de white folks some-
thin' turrible by yoh carryin's on. Ah made a
liundred and fo'ty rules o' conduct fo' dis heah
cliurch. Dey was framed in gold and hung in
de vestibule. Ah preached a sermon on dem.
Someone took de frame home with dem aftali de
meetin'. Is dat de way to treat yoh pasuhn?
You'se is a hundred and fo'ty times wuss dan
evali.

(Rastus Moses! If yoh trow dat hymn book
at me, Ah'll wring yuh neck. Yaas Ah will!)

And what's mo'ali, of all de poultry yuh round-
ed up in de last month, not a single one came to
clieali mall scant table. Dere's five different
families having stills ovali on de mountain. Ah

can look as thusty as ah please, but ncvah yet
did dey part with one drop o' liquor. Yoah
possum suppahs and watahmillions come be-
foah de pasuhn's corn-bread and grits, and yuh
can't deny it, 'cause 'ahm- al sunken in and you-
'se is waxing plump.

(Yo two young fellahs dat's roUin' dem dice
on de pew, — kneel out! Yuh won't let mah boy
play with yuh 'cause he's "de preacher's son,"
so yuh can't play in heah.)

As ah was sayin', it ahm somethin' awful. Yo
let yoah pasuhn struggle along like a poah weed
but yuh done tended de plants of yoah own
rearin'.

(Great Hebens above! Back dere sits fo'h o'
de trustees with a gin bottle. Whar in de world
am dis world whirlin'?)

Yoah beloved pasuhn is mighty neah disgust-
ed. Hoein' corn is a betah way to lib dan pray-
in' to de Lawd fo' yo rascallions. Yuh needn't
roll yoah eyes around like yuh don't know. Ah
sees de grin yo' ah keepin' down.

It's time to repent! Ah mean it! Ah mean
it ! Dere's no moah waitin', dere's no moah hold-
in' back. Alim goin' round with de basket now,
and unless yo' all shows you is sorry dat yuh let
mall mule grow slithery and dis heah church so
glum, ah'll get down on mah bended knee and
pray de Lawd to send the misery on yuh.

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YowVe surely heard of **S«nny Spain**

Immortal bards have sung her fame;

Of **Merrie England*s** majesty^

The **RuIing Mistress of the Sea/* ^ > ■ ^ ^

Of Germany's high destiny

How *^ver alP she was to be* ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ " ;

But poets all have naught to say ^^^^^^^^^^^ : i : i^

Of God's own land — the U» S* A.^^^j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ■ ^

Let them rave of the **Sunny Land'' >

Let the **Mistress" her fleet expand*

Let him who will sing of the cause^^^^^ ; ^ :^ ^ '^^

Upheld so long by **Iron Claws."

Let them laugh at our new-made laws,, i

When all is said and done, — a pause — -

Take advantage of it and say

**God's own land is the U* S* A*"

■ — '^Lonesome Lou*"

THE RIME OF THE WINTER SNOW

The snow has fallen fast,

li covers white the waste,
'c:\\ Cold is the day,

The children play
On every hill and slope with their entrancing sleigh*

The school must over be.

Then boys and girls are free
To make the happy afternoon ring with their childish glee*

They romp and run and ride.

They jump and thump and slide.
Their sleds down hills of snow like avalanches glide !

Each day to them will seem
A new enchanting dream.
As long as d&zzUng snow wastes shall to the skyline gleam!
But short are joys
Of girls and boys.
When to the child
Comes weather mild*

The loss of snow is felt
Whenever sunbeams melt;
But change will take new forms,
And bring us fresh snow storms*

—John L* Leary*

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1SEMIOIOKS3

TWILIGHT

Twilight in the snowy fields^
With the world long miles away;
Heaven's dark blue star-set shields
Cover the retreating day*

Bare trees moaning with deep pain —
Strong trees, weak trees, old and young ;
;Lcng upon iheir boughs have Iain
Homes forlorn of lords of song*

Brittle weeds are rustling lowly,
Sending forth their moan of woe;
Lo! the moon is rising slowly,
Skies enlightening with her glow.

Here it is I wander often —
Here with heart filled to the brim ;
Here this peace my pain does soften,
Here winds chant my vesper hymn*

Here, too, might my fellows gather
Respite from the maddeing strife;
Here our thoughts would wander rather
Till the twilight of our life*

— W* J* Meter*

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Vol. VI

FEBRUARY, 1922

No. 3

WILLIAM A, O'LEARY, '22

Alumtti
HOWARD M. THORNBURY, '22

iEMtoml ISoard

ROBERT EVANS, '24
WALTER BIORPAK. '24

A00i0tant iEdttar

JOHN p. DONOVAN, '22

Atl|lrttC0
ALFRED KENNY, '23

CHARLES A. BELZ, '22, Editor
CHARLES A. CALLAHAN, -'23

THEODORE REIMEL, '24

EDWARD J. RITSON, '25

REV. JOSEPH E, HYSON, 0. S. A.

A!iurrti0in9

1Bu0itt(00 JUanaijrr

JAMES PURCELL, '24

EDWARD DIGNAM, '24
GEORGE CASEY, '25
PHILIP HOLAND, '25

Eitcrarit AituiB^r
CHARLES M. MAGEE, Ph.D.

(flirruUitinn

CHARLES McCLERNAN, '23
PHINEAS VIZE, '23

lElittnml

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

T'HE much mooted question of college athlet-
ics has again come before the public eye in
a forcible manner. It is usual and proper on
sucli occasions to discuss the matter from vari-
ous angles, to inquire into the subject wifli a
view to determining the advisability of and jus-
tification for certain practices which are at pres-
ent in vogue among modern American Colleges.
We will endeavor then to present our views on
the matter only as a link in the chain of con-
structive criticism.

Tliere is a three fold purpose in modern col-
lege life — the intellectual, moral, and physical
development of the man. These ends are so in-
terrelated and so dependent one upon the other
that a neglect of any one of them has a harmful
influence upon a man's education. He is not fully
educated unless due attention has been paid to
these types of human development. Healthy
minds apd healthy bodies go hand in hand and
though the primary purpose of a college course
may be to develop one's intellect, still, there is
the ever-present possibility of a breakdown from
physical incapacity, which can very easily be

obviated by properly coordinating physical and
mental training. The only possible way of at-
taining this coordination in colleges is by a sys-
tem of athletics, whereby the individual may
develop his body and incidently derive a certain
amount of pleasure and recreation from partici-
pation in athletics. In answer to the possible
objection that participation is usually limited to
a relatively small number, we wish to call at"
tention to the fact that athletic contests invari-
ably attract a majority of the student body, that
the individuals of this body are interested in
their representatives, that their spirit is aroused
to a high pitch with the result that physical re-
action occurs in their bodies, thereby accom-
plishing to a certain degree the same result as is
being accomplished by those engaged in the con-
test, though not comparable in magnitude.

It is true, however, that men of meagre physi-
que have made the journey of life and achieved
prominence and success. These are exceptions.
Ordinarily a man who is unequipped physically
falls by the wayside long before the man who
has the boon of a sound and healthy body.

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Physical development in the guise of college
athletics must, however, be made subsidiary to
intellectual development or the more serious side
of college life. The proper proportion of atten-
tion must be insisted upon, for stressing one phase
too greatly will result in a positive neglect of the
other. This is also necessary in order to prevent
tlie growtli and spread of the "athletic bum,"
tlie man who commercializes his services as an
athlete to any institution wishing to make use
of his ability. P'ortunately, modern requirements
practically eliminate this type, although the pres-
ent prominence of the question is due in part to
the alleged existence of just this type.

Quite naturally the expenditure of money is
necessary in order to provide for the maintan-
ance of college athletics and it is by no means a
small item. The usual method of securing funds
for tliis purpose is by collecting an admission fee
to contests, which practice in our opinion, is en-
tirely reasonable and legitimate. Stadia are
erected on the grounds of most institutions and

these stadiai provide the necessary means of
securing money. It is this fact that has led to
the idea that college athletics are being com-
mercialized, and in this connection we can see no
plausible reason why an institution should not
make use of the stadium as a means of securing
the necessary funds. Athletics must be fostered
to as high a degree as any other phase of college
life. The expenditure for a stadium is certain-
ly as justifiable as that for a modern laboratory
or observatory. Each has a legitimate place in
the materiel of the institution just as the paid
coach and the professor have in the personnel
Each contributes in its own special manner to the
achievement of the ultimate end of college edu-
cation.

We wisli to emphasize the point, then, that a
financial outlay for the purpose of maintaining
atliletics in colleges is a legitimate expenditure
and that any return on such an investment is
properly spent on this phase of college life.

BENEDICT XV

THHE destinies of nations are in the hands of
God. And in tlieir hour of sorrow lie pro-
vides a leader for liis people, — wise, higli-minded,
"seeking the kingdom of God, honorable in liis
labors, strong in conflict with his enemies, tri-
umpliant in the issue and crowned with glory.''

Sucli a one was Benedict. A battlefield lay
before him on wliich lie could "fight tlie good
fight."

Grit round with truth and justice of Christian-
ity, he was clad in the armor of the Eternal God.
With words of peace and order on his lips, with
the strong shield of faith before him and the
sword of eloquent speech in his hand with war-
cry of obedience, principle, and law, no power
on earth could resist him.

Triumphant he unfurled tlie banner of Cal-

vary across the world redeemed from the cruel
tyranny of brutal passions.

And amid the wild diapason of War's shrilling
trumpets and the aching throb of passion-stir-
ring drums, his sweet voice was heard to rise
more strong above the terrible madness.

Fair, open manly self-assertion ; high solemn
appeal to eternal principles ; noble and unceas-
ing proclamation of human rights; peaceful but
powerful pressure of a people who were Christ's
and, therefore, his own — these were the notes
that soon were heard to rise alone above many a
war-torn field.

Peace crowned his labor. And having "fought
the good fight" his armor was laid once more on
the eternal altar of Christianity. He was tired

So the Great Commander-in-Chief took him
unto Himself.

THE BOOSTING CAMPAIGN

T'HERE is a movement afoot in Philadelphia
at present, which is termed somewhat im-
properly, "boosting the city." Men of civic
])rominence have taken upon themselves a work
of seeming public welfare; they have undertak-
en to advertise the charms and advantages of
their fair city, though we are quite certain that
some points are made extremely elastic. It
seems rather peculiar to us, rather not in keep-

ing with the aims and ideals of expert and con-
sistent administration, to spread broadcast a
propaganda of praise, when a causual stroll on
one of the main thoroughfares would be almost
sure to reveal a condition of affairs, which might
cause any reasonably scrupulous Director of
Public Safety to sit up and take notice. Would
it not be of more public benefit if the boosters
were to postpone their activities until such time

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as tlie city itself can rightly claim to be doing
all in its power to maintain at a mininum the de-
grading influences which are so rampant? We
will concede that in a city of its magnitude it is
a difficult task to eliminate these influences, but
to suggest that their existence is unknown in
elevated administrative circles is an insult to the
intelligence of the law enforcers. Such flagrant
violation of law is not in keeping with this un-
timely "boosting campaign." A general clean-
up would be more to the point.

Unbelievable though it may sound, it is a
matter of fairly general knowledge that certain
establishments, which were formerly popularly,
known as saloons, are now conducting openly a

business, which is not only illegal but also abso-
lutely dangerous to the public health. Substi-
tutes, cleverly disguised, are being sold to a
thirsty populace with the result that mortality
from this cause has taken a sudden rise. And
yet there are individuals, who pass all this over
lightly and cry, "Let us boost.'*^^^^^^^^^^^?^ ::

When Philadelphia has exerted the utmost
power of her police system, when she has left
no stone unturned in a bona fide crusade against
vice and established for herself at least a sem-
blance of a reputation for systematic law enforc-
ing, then and not until tlien will boosting be in
place.

— W. A. O'L.

THE EPSILON PHI THETA ^
A meeting of the Epsilon Phi Tlieta Fraternity
was held on Thursday evening, Feb. 23, Sev-
eral of the members were appointed to give three-
minute speeches for the purpose of giving the
judges an opportunity to select the best ones to
represent the Fraternity at a debate to be held
in the College Auditorium later in the year. The
Epsilon Phi Theta was honored by the pres-
ence of Director of Studies, Fr. Grelis and Dr.
Hickey.

Previous to tlie meeting a Debating Committee
of tliree, Matthew McDonald, '22, Thomas Mc-
Intyre, '23, and Tlieodore L. Reimel, '24, was
appointed. A Dramatic Committee with Paul
Stokes, '2,3 as chairman has also been appointed.

THE VILLANOVA COUNCIL, K. of C
The Villanova College Council of the Knights
of Columbus is flourishing rapidly. Meetings
are lield frequently at which proper and enjoy-
able entertainment is provided. A feature of a
recent meeting was the display of the art of box-
ing by tlie more experienced Villanovans.

Among the more distinguished bouts were:

Burns vs. Wm. McDonald and O'Malley vs.
Pliila. Jack O'Brien, Jr. :

LAMBDA KAPPA DELTA

The annual "Novelty Dansant" of the Pre-
Meical Society was held in Alumni Hall, on
Monday evening, Jan. 9, 1922. The red and
black colors of the society were the predominat-
ing colors of the decorations. Herzberg's orches-
tra rendered excellent music. The novelty fea-
tures of the evening included unique favors, the
novelty dance and a Paul Jones. The grand
march was led by James Dempsey, President of
the society. The committee in charge were:
William A. Shay, James B. Purcell, Richard A.
O'Brien, Vincent G. Bittner, and Edward A.
Dignam.

DELTA PI EPSILON

On the evening of Wednesday, Feb, 8, 1922, the
Delta Pi Epsilon held their first informal dance.
The strains of "Pat" Riley's Ocean City orches-
tra were irresistible. Tlie hall was. dressed in a
distinctly collegiate fashion witli pennants and
class banners. Tlie success of the dance may be

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attrbuted to the efforts of the committee under
ilie leadership of its chairman William Cronin.
Tlie other members of the committee were:
John Connolly, Edward Sutherland, Earl Southee,
James Miles, and Harold Kreig.

<^SANDY^* CHAPMAN ON THE K, of C

The student-body was given a rare treat on
Jan. 31st, when Charles "Sandy'' Chapman lec-
tured on the valuable work of the Knights of
Columbus over-seasi-. Mr. Chapman was es-
pecially fitted to talk on this subject because of
the actual experiences he encountered during'
his period of work as an over-sea secretary. He
told of the devotion and service of the K. of C.
chaplains and secretaries to the men at the front
and in the hospitals during the war, and of the
great reconstruction work of the Knights since
the war. Mr. Chapman blended humor with
pathos in such a manner tliat his lecture was a
most enjoyable entertainment. In closing, he
recited a poem of his own composition: "The
Knights of Columbus Were There."

FRESHMAN ELECTIONS

Tlie officers of the Class of 1925, elected at the
beginning of the second term were:

President Frank Livingston

Vice-President Daniel McLaughlin

Secretary ........... . . . >. ^.i... Thomas Fox

Treasurer Eugene Kennedy

Thomas Lynch, a member^of the Varsity Bas-
ket Ball squad, was elected manager of tlie bas-
ket ball team.

COLONEL HOYDEN'S LECTURE

On P'ebruary 6th, through the courtesy of tlie
Portland Cement Association, a lecture was de-
livered by Col. H. C. Boyden on the modern
method of mixing concrete. The lecture, while
l)rimarily intended for the students of the School
of Technology, was delivered by Col. Boyden
in such a manner that it was one of the most in-
teresting lectures of the year to even those not
taking a technical course.

KNIKHTS OF COLUMBUS DANCE

The Villanova Council of the Kniglits of Col-
umbus gave its first formal Dinner Dance at
Villanova, on Monday evening, Feb. 27, 1922.
The affair was the most brilliant of the season.

The patrons and patronesses were Mr. and
Mrs. James A. Flaherty, Mr. and Mrs. Charles

D. McAvoy, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Beeeher Finck
Professor and Mrs. John J. Sweeney.

The reception committee were: Rev. Francis
A. Driscoll, O. S. A., president of the college.
Professor Charles A. McGeehan, Grand Knight
of the Council, Professor and Mrs John J.
Sweeney.

The entertainment committee were: Rev.
John S. O'Leary, O. S. A., Messrs. Howard M.
Thornbury, Harold Blanchfield, Walter Riordan,
and Earl Southee.

The decorative scheme was the most elaborate
ever attempted at Villanova. Special credit is
due Father O'Leary whose artistic taste and un-
tiring efforts made such an accomplishment pos-
sible.

The Villanovan extends to the officers and
committees, hearty congratulations on the grand
success which met their efforts. .

JUNIOR PROM

The Class of 1923 has already made rapid ad-
vances in preparation for their annual dance
which is to be held on Friday evening, April 21,
1922. Those who remember the Sophomore
Soriee of last yeart will acknowledge the ability
of this class to do really big things which are
a credit to its Alma Mater. Charles B. Laugli-
lin has been appointed chairman of the dance
and with the cooperation and support of every
member of the class he is working to make this
year's ranee the biggest and best ever held at
Villanova.

THE HOLIDAYS

Merely as a matter of record, and in order to
continue uninterrupted the sequence of college
activities as chronicled by "College Notes," we
would mention that both Christmas and New
Years occurred during the Christmas Holidays
this year. Owing to this circumstance, we are
unable to give an account of student happenings
during those days. We might be able to tell
some things, but discretion, in love of our friends,
and respect for our enemies, urges us most forci-
bly not to do so. No matter how many years
we might live here, the pleasure of going home
for two weeks never does become an ordinary
one (and parenthetically, the pleasure of coming
back never does come at all) and we can readily
imagine Brother "Pat" going into ecstasies over
the prospect of a few days at home. ;

The natives of New England (and Lawrence)
returned with wondrous tales of great banks of

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snow, of ice, of sliding, skating, skiing, and otlier
mysterious sports. There is just a shadow of
envy in the hearts of tropic Philadelphians, but
tlien, a stroll on the Bridle Patli or through Fair-
mount Park on a warm, balmy December after-
noon lias its charms.

;;y-f AN ExcEFTioisr;;'; :r;;;;G:":::}:' y^C':

The idea of the "Sunny South" suggested
above admits of a correction (and perhaps of
more before the year is over). Yes, there was
a snow last month. Great piles of it collected,
and the wind blew, and the lakes froze over, and
ears grew rosy-red. A brief era of artics and
galoshes began. Our New England brethern
already referred to, at last found the long-hoped
for opportunity to display those neat little artic-
les of tlieir wardrobe, — just like tlie cartoonists
showed it.

MID-YEARS

"Every cloud has its silver lining," but some-
times we see the lining first. After beholding for
two weeks of vacation, the beautiful side, the
clouds begin to gather — Midyears-. The^ last
week of January brings with it the seven day
and seven night ordeal of examinations, worse
than any forty-day deluge (and to some, as disas-
trous). But like tlie Deluge, it does not last for-
ever, and time and classes go rutlilessly on, leav-
ing us, as best we miglit, to. fall in step and carry
on. Like tlie chap with the strange banner,
"Excelsior," there is no rest.

On December the sixteenth, Mr. Orrin Ben-
jamin of the Mechanical Engineering Depart-
ment, delivered the second of his series of lec-
tures to the Engineering School, in the College
Auditorium. The subject of his lecture was
"The Operation and Merits of the Four-Wheel
Drive." Judging from the comments of those
who heard him, the speaker must have impressed
all with his handling of the subject. Mr. Ben-
jamin came to us from Stevens Institute with a
high reputation for scholarship, and despite his
short residence here, has already attained a fixed
place in tlie estimation of the Faculty and of the
student body. We trust Mr. Benjamin's present
popularity will continue as he remains with us,
and that he will learn to realize, as the days go
by, how sincere is the respect of the Villanova
man for those he admires.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

in one of the newspapers tliere recently ap-
peared a query as to the origin and development
of the Knight of Columbus. The reply stated
briefly the growth of the organization from a
mere eleven men in New Haven, Conn., to eighty-
thousand times that number, spread all over
North America. On reading such accounts, it
rather makes one feel a little chesty at being a
Knight.

The College Council has not yet celebrated its
first birthday, but already it has become one of
the most potent factors in College life and Col-
lege activities. The drive for a 100 per cent,
student membership is still on, and the percentage
is steadily creeping to that mark. The meetings
of the Council are held regularly, and the inter-
est shown in Council affairs is such a one as is
found only at a place where all men are really
"brothers," with the same pursuits, similar am-
bitions, and the same ideals. Good class-mates
make good play-mates, and good buddies make
good "brother knights.'' Our professor in the
class-room, our coach on the athletic field, and
an alumnus with many a place in old time tales
is our Grand Knight. Could anything approach
more closely the ideal. The man with the Mal-
tese Cross and Shield in his coat lapel proclaims
to the world his adherence to the principles of
life taught through the centuries by our Churcli.
In times when there are as many fads of religion
as there are cracked bi'ains, when there are more
fashions of conduct and morality than there are
fasliions of manners, when there are temptations
on all sides to throw aside the restraining bonds
of "Principle" both in private and in public life,
the existence of a solid organization that has as
its very life blood, those ideals and those princi-
ples that are so maliciously assailed, both openly
and covertly, is a skeleton on which we can be-
gin to construct a new state of affairs. Many
organizations are irreproachable in theory, but
not all can endure a comparison of the actual
practice of the society with the theory of it. The
Knights of Columbus is one society that lives its
theory. But this is perhaps getting away from
Villanova. Societies, like persons, cannot ex-
ist on spiritual and intellectual pabulum alone.
The senses must be flattered to a certain extent.
Meetings are always accompanied with some sort
of entertainment, it is always the object of the
men in charge to send the members away with
a smile, and they do.

Several new classes of candidates will take

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their first degrees during the coming months;
we again urge tlie fact that by Easter^ we want
Villanova College to be a college of Kniglits.
"Every man a Knight" is our slogan. ;

i;.:, .:-.PHI KAPPA PL .;

The January meeting of the Phi Kappa Pi was
held immediately after the Mid-years, and in
view of the fact that most everyone present was
listless and brain-weary, the usual order of busi-
ness was dispensed witli, and on motion, an in-
formal smoker was suggested as a substitute,
and passed. The session was a very successful
one. No bulletins were issued, and we cannot
say what occurred, nor would we dare to, ex-
cept perhaps just to hint that some eloquent
speeches were made in discussing tlie examin-
ations and the profs.

This month witnessed the opening of a new
recreation room in the basement. That part of
tlie basement which was formerly the Dynamo
Laboratory was remodeled so completely as to
efface even the slightest recollection of its former
self. We defy any of the old men to come back
and just think he remembers the old laboratory.
In fact, the whole basement is undergoing a
transformation. Tlie old Seismograph room un-
der the Radio room has been appropriated and
remodeled by Mr. Rafferty, O. S. A., for the
"Spark" set, which has become quite too noisy
for the main floor. The room on the main
floor he is using exclusively for his researches
in "Tube" transmission. We expect him soon
to make some discoveries that will make the
Villanova College station a prominent landmark
in the Radio world.

LOVE'S LABOR LOST

Kindness to dumb animals is one of the in-
herent traits of a true gentleman. One day last
fall, a scrawny, dirty, unlovely mongrel made his
appearance on the college campus. There was
a gentleman (in fact two of them) who had com-
passion on the beast, adopted him and baptizing
him "Jeff" induced the creature by a hearty meal,
to remain with us. To-day, having had the
benefit of a Villanova cuisine, Jeff is the picture
of robust health. His sleek, fat sides reflect
the conscientous care of his masters, and his
whole being exudes an atmosphere of tranquility,
contentment, anl impregnable happiness.

Last week, a party of gypsies passed through
the college grounds. (Joe Dooley offered to sell
them camping privileges over near the barns for
$2.50). Shortly after their departure, Jeff was
missing, and the report quickly spread that the
gypsies had taken him with them. Such and
idea so terrified his wardens that they set out in
immediate pursuit. The chase was a vain one
for hours and hours of hiking could not over-
take the gypsy auto trucks. Weary and dis-
couraged, they dropped the chase, and returned
to the college, to find Jeff at the door with a smile
to greet them. ,■■;., :

.PRESIDENT HONORED

The Catholic Educational Association of Penn-
sylvania, an organization for the proper super-
vision of the colleges, high schools, and Paro-
chial schools of the State, held its annual conven-
tion, at Scranton, Pa, on Dec. 28, 192L

At this meeting Our President, the Rev. Father
F. A. Driscoll was elected President of this Asso-
ciation. The Villanovan extends to Father Dris-
coll in behalf of the student body its sincere con-
gratulations.

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A T a nuptial mass celebrated in the church of
St. Thomas of Villanova occurred the mar-
riage of Miss Ann Elizabeth Batin to Mr. F. Leo
1^3'neh, '17. The ceremoney was performed by
Rev. F. A, Driscoll, O. S. A., assisted by Rev.
G. A. O'Meara, O. S. A. The bride was attend-
ed by her sister. Miss Margaret Batin. Mr.
Chas. McGucking acting as best man for the
bridegroom. Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for an extended trip to Europe. Miss
Batin is well known in Philadelphia and vicinity,
having been prominent in many social activities.
Mr. Lynch, while at Villanova, took an active
part in athletics. The Villanovan extends its
congratulations.

Mr. Sylvester Benson, '18, has recently been
appointed City Clerk of Cohoes, N, Y. a very
responsible position. Mr. Benson, after his grad-
uation from Villanova, attended Albany Law
School. His congenial manner and splendid
ability in law should earn for him the praise of
tliose about him. The Villanovan extends its
best wishes to Mr. Benson in liis new endeavor.

A recent article in one of the popular engineer-
ing magazines contained an account of the re-
cently completed work of Mr. Joseph Waugh,
']8, on the Hell Gate Bridge at New York. Mr.
Waugh has completed an illumination design for
the power plant and fire room connected with
this gigantic bridge. His work has brought the
commendation of men in charge. The Villa-
novan takes this opportunity of extending its
best wishes to Mr. Waugh.

At an assembly of tlie entire student body of
the college, Mr. Edward J. Douglierty, Secretary
of the Alumni Association, gave a splendid talk
on the plans of the Alumni for a field day. He
said, "Tlie Alumni Association was a live outfit
and were doing their best to bring about a closer
union. Extensive plans were made for a bigger
and better Villanovan.

Among tlie guests at tlie Knights of Columbus
Ball held in Alumni Hall, on the evening of
Feb. 27, 1922; were Mr. John Soan, '18; Mr.
Paul H. Quiun, '12; Mr. Norbert Minick, Mr.
Viiy.

THE VILLAN'OVAN

■^Ovv.

T^O tlie average Exchange Editor of a College
■*■ magazine, it must ever be a source of very
great regret that the limitations of space imposed
upon him usually prevent his giving expression
to all of even the leading impressions, stimuli. —
avenues of thought opened by a careful perusal
of the leading publications that come to hand.
Scarcely a single number, perhaps, of a contem-
porary publication, fails to show us ample ma-
terial for some sort of intelligent comment, so
many contributions, ideas, features are there in
almost every one, which might reasonably call
for some sort of advertence, on his part, be it
praise, appreciation or friendly criticism. In
accordance, however, with our policy as outlined
in the October number, we must fall back on the
plan of treating at any length only three or four
of the many exchanges received, following this
by a rapid, concise review of a few others, and
concluding with a thankful acknowledgement of
the remainder.

From the Athen of America we have received
the always welcome, and usually excellent
Boston College Stylus. The December number
has a very beautiful and appropriate frontispiece
in the form of a photograph of a statue of Our
Lady and the Infant standing against a back-
ground which gives us a glimpse of that beauty
of Gothic architecture and decoration for which
the Boston institution is rightly famous. This
number seems to be rather deficient in good, read-
able stories, having only two really worth wliile
ones in our estimation, — "The Phantom Back
field," an interesting and well-written football-
love story and "The Cub's First Scoop," a clever

little satire on Boston journalism and Boston poli-
tics. Whatever deficiency tliere is here, however,
is more than made up for, we think, by the very
strong Poetry Section — "Apud Poetas." Per-
haps the best of the poems is "The Storm Wind,"
a short descriptive poem which by its imagery,
its choice and use of words, as well as by its verse-
arrangement, goes very far in the direction of
lieing adequate to its subject. A different sort
of poem is "Musing,"- — one inspired, no doubt,
by Wordsworth's "Intimations," yet expressing
the thought in another way. Another excellent
thing is the simple, delightful little lyric entitled
"Love." Again, the lack of good essays is made
up for in tliis number by two very good edi-
torials — one, in a very lofty, inspired vein on
"The Unknown Soldier" and the other more in
the nature of an allegory, treating of an incident
ill the journey of the Magi.

Those departments of a College Magazine in
wliich the December Stylus least excels are es-
pecially strong in tlie January number of the
Minerval, the attractive bi-monthly published
by the Students of De Paul University, Cliicago.
"Througli the Creature to the Creator," is an
essay on a subject wliich is usually difficult for
a devout Catholic to treat clearly, — it consists of
a series of proofs of the existehce of God. We
cannot help thinking that the authoress (yes, ,
De Paul is an example of that somewhat rare in-
stitution, a Catholic co-educational University)
has treated the subject in such a way as to reach
an outsider, and« bring him thorough conviction,
provided of course that he were at all open to
conviction. Another very scholarly essay (in

THE VILLA NO V A N

the case of which one of the male sex has carried
off lionors) is a criticism of "Paradise Lost" en-
titled "From Another Angle." So very much
has been said in praise of its great Puritan auth-
or, that many have been perhaps in the habit of
taking much for granted in his case. Particu-
larly is this so in the case of what all will admit
to be his masterpiece. The author of this criti-
cism devotes some ten pages to a cool, analytical
investigation of the merits of the famous work,
and points out its may defects in thought and ex-
pression. Of course the work dealing witli
similar matter which will inevitably shine forth
by comparison with the work liere treated is the
Great Commedia of which we have heard so much
lately in these Centenary days. We may say
tliat we agree heartily, in the main, with the
diief points of this Catholic estimate of the much
over-praised, and we may perhaps say, little-
studied (at least in its tremendous entirety)
work of Milton. The two stories to which we
have referred are "Rooms to Rent," a kindly,
M'himsical study of boarding house life and "The
Great Night.'' Poems of decided merit and well
written editorials also contribute to the general
excellence of this very creditable number.

The Fordham Monthly for December has many
fine points. We liked, in particular the well-
Avritten article comparing those two exponents
of modern Spanish life and thought — Blasco
Ibanez and Thomas Walsh. We might, however,
observe that the author has scarcely gone far
enough in the direction of exposing the blatant,
materialist, godless writer, who while professing
to interpret the social and cultural consciousness
of contemporary Spain is actually as far from at-
taining his professed object as any man very well
could be. The present "cult" of Ibanez, his pre-
nicious influence in the novel, on the stage, and
on the screen, should have called forth perhaps
even a stronger denunciation on the part of the
writer. We are glad to be reminded of the po-
tency of the work of Thomas Walsh as a much-
needed antidote to the destructive, worthless out-
put of Ibanez. In the same number, among the
prose contributions is one of special human in-
terest entitled "The Long Journey." It is an

account of the bus-trip to Washington taken by
some forty of the students which ended so dis-
astrously near Baltimore when the car and its
occupants were liurled into a creek after the truck
had plunged tlirough the side of a bridge just
around a sharp curve.

Of the poetry in this issue, "Christmas Morn"
and "Christmas Eve" are of special merit. The
first of these confjists of two stanzas, one telling
forth the manner of Our Lord's first coming and
the second depicting the coming-down of the same
Lord to our altars on each succeeding Christmas.
The two stories in the number at hand have not
much distinctive merit, the first one "The Kind-
ling Fire'' being a bit of Christmas sentiment,
nothing more, and the second "The Strength of
the Weak" rather melodramatic and entirely obr
vious. All in all, however, the Monthly for De-
cember is an entirely creditable publication.

The Georgetown College Journal has several
excellent stories and some good poetry, especially
two poems about poets, but is lacking in "heavy"
matter, essays and editorials.

The Mountaineer is especially sitrong on stories
A more all-round production would be achieved
if more good verse were included.

The weak-point of the St. Vincent College
Journal is precisely tliat wherein tlie Moun-
taineer is strongest. Except for one little re-
liasliing of a somewhat childish mediaeval Yule-
tide legend, the December number does not con-
tain a single story. Its essays and editorials how-
ever, are very serious and worth-while.

The Viatorian, a quarterly from St. Viator
College. 111., is a well balanced periodical. Tlie
poetry and the essays on Dante, Carlyle, and
Louise Imogen Gainey, are especially good. We
regret that it is not published more frequently.

The Prospector, from Mt. St. Charles College
in Montana is notewortliy for a five page ode to
Dante, which certainly lias much poetic merit,
as well in form as in thought.

We also wish to acknowledge with thanks re-
ceipt of the following: — The Gonzaga, The So-
larian, The Reveille, The Alvernia, Forrest
Leaves, The Trial, The Vincentian, Orange and
Black, and the Radnorite.

T HE V ILL A NO V AN

G.r.M.

BASKET BALL SEASON t92U*22

'^HEN coach "Mike" Saxe sent out his call
for basketball candidates this season the
result was most encouraging. In addition to
Captain Pickett, Sweeney, Ryan, Gray and
Loughlin, letter men of last season, Kreig, Fran-
cella and Lynch were retained. For the open-
ing game the Varsity entertained Hahnemann
Medical College at Villanova, on December 17th.
The game was fast and well contested. How-
ever the Hahnemann team was no match for the
well coached Villanova outfit. Many substi-
tutions were made by Coach Saxe during the
second half. - ' ^ /v

Score— Villanova, 55; Hahnemann, 16.

Villanova ; Hahnemann

Ryan : forward ; ;/ Rillerg

Gray forward Eckstead

Kreig center Sliarp

Loughlin guard Hoas

Pickett guard Westcott

Field goals — llyan, 8; Krieg, 3; Gray, 5; Loughlin, 2;
Pickett, 1; Sweeney, 2; I>ynch, 1; Ki, 1; Hoas, 3.

Foul goals— llyan 7 out of 12; Eckstead 10 out of 21.

Referee— Emery.

" Villanova, 25; Catholic U., 23
The strong Catholic University five fell a
victim to the Blue and AVhite combination here
on Tuesday, December 20th. The game was
closely contested on both sides and many excit-
ing long sliots were registered. It was the first
game in whicli Coach Saxe's men were called
upon to expend tlieir best efforts and needless to
say, Villanova emerged on the long end of tlie
score. . ■■).';'■' '-;,

V Catliolic U.
Reilly
■;.. ' .■■ Fasce

Yeager
Lynch
Corwin
Field goals— Ryan, 3; Kreig, 2; Fasce, 3; Yeager, 1;
Lynch, 2; Eberts, 1.
Foul goals— Ryan 14 out of 18; Lynch 8 out of 10".
Referee — Lewis.

8 — Villanovan

Villanova

Gray ' ...:":", ;/: , ■■

forward

Ryan

forward

Kreig

center

Loughlin

guard

Pickett

giuird

Villanova, 23; U of R, 27

The Varsity journeyed to Weightman Hall,
on January 7, for its hardest struggle of the sea-
son. The U. of P. team, which captured the
Inter-collegiate title last year, was practically in-
tact, having the same five with the exception of
Dan McNichol. Notwithstanding this fact, how-
ever, the Varsity, which, has steadily improved
since the beginning of the season, was going at
top form. Each member of the team was at his
best and was called upon to exert his utmost ef-
forts. From the first whistle until the final, the
game was exciting. Villanova took the lead at
the beginning on Ryan's foul goal, and again in
tlie second half they were leading. Ryan's eagle
eye for the basket kept the Penn boys always on
the go. Gray and Ryan were acclaimed as clever
a pair of forwards as ever stepped into Weight-
man Hall. Captain Pickett displayed his usual
alertness in seizing the ball. The final score
sliowed Kreig to have two baskets, while Graves
of Penn came througli minus his usual number.
The enforcement of the personal foul rule dis-
placed Ryan and Loughlin in the final few min-
utes, weakening the Varsity in their chance for
victory. The U. of P. team was decidely out-
played.

Alllanova U. of P.

Gray forward Roserost

Ryan forward Huntzinger

Krieg center ; Graves

Loughlin guard Voeglin

Pickett guard Dessen

Field goals — Ryan, 2; Krieg, 2; Pickett, 2; Roserost,
1; Huntzinger, 3; Voeglin, 1; Dessen, 1.

Foul goals — Ryan 10 out of 12; Gray 1 out of 4;
Graves 15 out of 23.

Referee — Cartwriglit. Umpire — Geiges.

Villanova, 38; Utsinus, 3J
Washington's birtliday was celebrated in a fit-
ting manner by our triumph over Ursinus. It

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S

THE VILLA N V AN

was a hard contested game which kept the spec-
tators excited throughout its duration.

Ursinus was completely outclassed during the
first half, but in the second half, due mainly to
long shots they managed to creep up on the Var-
iety and the final score 38-31, clearly shows just
how hard they fought. ;V

Every man on the Varsity scored, and it would

be hard to say just who was the individual star.

Wisner, with five field goals in the second lialf,

was easily the best performer for Ursinus.

Vlllanovu , Ursinus

Ryan forward ■ , ■ ' F

Gray forward ^.^^ ,/ ' Wisner

Krieg • center Rahn

l/oughlin guard Kingle

Pickett guard ■..;■'[-: ':'''^^':::'::^'"'' ■, Evans

.Villanova, 38; Lebanon Valley, 32
In the final home game of the season, Villa-
nova nosed out Lebanon Valley, 38-32.

Lebanon Valley was one of the finest teams
seen on the home court during the season. B.
Wolfe and Homan played the best game for the
visitors, but they were unable to offset the bril-
liant team work of the Varsity.

The wonderful passing game developed under
IMike Saxe could not be solved and the defensive
playing ability is clearly sliown by Lebanon's
lack of field goals. Gray and Pickett led the
scoring for the Varsity.

Lebanon Valley a Villanova

B. Wolfe forward Francella

Cohen forward ^ ; Gray

W.Wolfe center Krieg

Homan guard liOughlin

Clarkin guard . Pickett

Villanova Jwnior Varsity, 20; U, of Penn Junior

Varsity, 24
On January 11, the Junior Varsity entertain-
ed the Junior Varsity from tlie University of
Pennsylvania at home. The game was inter-
esting but very loosely contested. On account
of the great lieight of Bren, tlie Penn center man,
Conway was unable to get the jump.

A^illanova J. V. U. of P. J. \.

lyynch forward Mcintosh

Sweeney forward 1' ShaeflPer

Hammond center Bren

Conway guard Heurich

Kennedy guard .-~ Rhodes

Field goals — Lynch, 2; Sweeney, 3; Ilannuond, 1;
Conway, 1.

Foul goals— lyjnch 5 out of 13.

Substitutions — Conway for IIan»nu)nd, ^''Ise for Con-
way, Phelan for Kennedy.

Field goals — Mcintosh, 1; Shaeffer, 2; Bren, 3; Heu-
rich, 2; Rhodes, 1,

Foul goals — Rhodes G out of 17.

The Varsity journeyed to West Point and there
received their third reversal of the season. They
were confident that they could beat the Army
and this confidence was not lost until the final
whistle blew. The Varsity played its usual de-
fensive game, thereby keeping the Army score
low. But they also had to cope with a wonderful
defensive system which they were unable to solve
until late in the game. The Army displayed
wonderful form and they really deserved to win.
Jt was only after a hard contested game that
they did emerge the victors.

V Vill^iiova, 34; Georgetown, 39

A victory which was by no means earned,
was accorded to Georgetown University, on Jan-
uary 19, at Washington. The battle was bitter
and liard fought by the Villanova boys but of
no avail. Again and again fouls were called for
wliich the oflScials could give no satisfactory ex-
planation. At half time the score stood 18-18.

The splendid passing of the Varsity was ap-
plauded by the spectators many times. Ryan
and Gray were everywhere with a display of
floor work never before seen at Georgetown.
Captain Pickett was an important factor in
steadying his men, thus enabling them to put
forth a brand of basket ball worthy of mention.
Loughlin came through in the pinches, as did
Kreig, our towering center man.

Villanova Georgetown

Ryan forward i^ Flavin

Gray forward Florence

Krieg center , O'Connell

Loughlin guard Zazzalli

Pickett guard ; Byrne
Substitutions — Schmidt for Florence, Carney for Flavin.

Field goals— Ryan, 5; Gray, 2; Krieg, 1; Loughlin, 3.

Foul goals— Ryan 12 out of 13.

Field goals— Flavin, 3; Florence, 4; O'Connell, 6";
Byrne, 1 ; Schmidt, 2.

Foul goals — 7 out of 16.

Referee — Schauder. Umpire — Nietzzer.

Villanova, 29; Ursinus, 28

On February 1, we entered on the last lap of
our schedule. In the first game at Collegeville,
witli Ursinus we were returned the winners by
the close score 29-28. ^^ " / ■ :

Kreig was the real star of the game. He count-
ed for five double deckers. Ryan also kept the
team in tlie lead by his ability to shoot from the
fifteen foot mark,

Villanova ^^:^^^^ "^^ ; ;; U^

Ryan . forward Wisner

Gray : ' : forward Frutchey

Kreig cenetr : , Kengle

Loughlhi : ; guard Evans

Pickett ^ guard Gotslialk

<^1

-ft

Til II y 1 L LA NO r A N

was a hard coiitt'slt d ii'anic \\liicli kept llif spt'c-
tatoi's excited tliroiiu'lioul it> duration.

I r.siiui.-< \\ a.-, coiuplcli'l \ out>'las-.i d diiri?iii llit
(irst lialf, hut in the second halt, due inainlv to
lonii,' shots they nianaii'cd to eree|) np on the \'ar
isty ami the linal score ;iS-;{ 1 , I'lcarly shows jnst
how hard they fought. ,: :::'''^"' -<".'■:[''■■;' '■'^'^■^' ^■'''"..'■'■["'■' ^

I'A'cry man on the \ arsity scored, and it would

he hard to say just who was the individual star.

W'isner, with (i\'e iield i^oals in the second hall.

was easily the hesl perlOrnu'r Tor I rsinns.

\'ili;m()\;i ■ I 'rsiinis

l!y;in roi'u;ii-(l l'"l'iltclie\'

(!r;iy Ini'ward ■.■'■■'■". W'isiici'

K ricjr cciilcr '':■■■■:'■.:■':'■'■ l!;ilin

l.oii^hliit ':'.;,,:■;:;.■ .■triijnul ■'■'''.'■''".'[.■■:' ' Kinjrl<'

I'iekell : ■ V;'.. \ , . ' , iiii;n'(i I'l\;ms

" ; .Villanova, 38; Lebanon Valky, 32

In the (inal honu' i;;nne ed the season. \'illa
no\-a nosed out I.ehaiion \ alley. .'!S :',-2.

I.ehanon N'alley was one of the (inest teams
seen on the home court during' the season. I?.
\\ OH'e and lloman pl.ayed the hest u,ame lor the
visitors, hilt the\- were nnahle to olTset the hril
liant team work of the Varsity. >: :;;-^^:; v.

The wonderl'id passinu' name de\'eloped iindi'r
Mike Saxe could in)t he soKcd and the (ler<'nsi\-e
playinii' ahility is clearly shown hy I.ehanon s
lack of field iioals. (Iray and Pickett led the
seorin;;- for the \ .arsitw

I .cli.-mdll W-iHcy \"il|;iun\ ;i

I). Willie fui'W.il'd l''l';inc('ll;i

I'lilu'n liirw jird ( lr;iy

W. WiiH'c ccnler K rici;

I liiiiiiiii fiiianl 1 .(iiiuhlin

Cljirkin ,i;ii;ii'(l I'ickcll

VilLmova Junior Varsity, 20: U. of Pcnn Junior

Varsity, 24

()n .l;inii;iry II, the .lunior \. arsity entert.ain

<d the .Inin'or \,arsit\' iVe.m tin I nixcrsity of

I'ennsy l\ani;i at home. The name w;is inter

estinii' hilt \(r\- loosclx- contested. ()n aeeoiiiit

ol the great heigh! ot Hreii, the I'ciin center m.-in.

('onw,-iy w;is una hie to get the jump.

\ill,in(i\^i ,1. \ , I . of I". ,1, W

I .\ ncli tiii-w .ii-d MclntMsli

.Sweeney Inrw ;i rd . Sh;ielVer

I I.I 111 iiiiiiid cell! ( r I >reli

( 'diiw ;i,\ ^iii.ird 1 leiirich

Keniled\ Llii.ii'd liliodes

l''ield ^ii.ils l,\Meli. '.' ; .Sweeney. :!; li.i i ii ini ind. I:
( III! w ;iy. I .

I'liiil iiii;i|s I \ neli .") Old iif i:i.

.Sidist ii lit ioiV' ('iiii\v;i.\ Im' ILiiniiinnd. N'ise I'iii- ( nn
\\ .'ly. I Miel.i II I'lir K<nne(l\ .

I'iejd pi;ds Mehddsh'. I: Sliaeller. •_• : I'.reii. ;i: Men
I'ifli. •_': till. ides. I.

I'liill tin.ds liliiides (i Mill 111 17.

Ilie X'arsity jonnieyed to West Point and there
received their third reversal of the season. Tlicy
wert confident that th< y lonld heat the .Vmiy
and this con/idenee was not lost nntil tiie filial
whistle hlew. The N'arsity played its usual de-
li nsive game, therehy keeping the Army score
low. Hut they also had to copt' with ;> wonderful
defensive system which they were iinahle to solve
until late in the game. 'I"he Army dis|)layed
wonderful form and they really deserved to win.
It was only after a hard contested game that
thev (lid emerge the victors.

Villanova, 34; Georgetown, 39

.\ victory which was hy no means earned,
was accorded to (ieorgetown I iiiversity, on .Ian
nary li). at Washington. The hattle was bitter
and hard fought hy tire \'illanova hoys hut of
no avail. Again and again fouls were called for
which the officials could give no s.atisfactorv ex
planalion. At half tinu' the score stood ISIS. -

'i"he splendid passing of the X'arsity was ap-
pl.iiided hy the spectators m.any times. Uy.an
and (ir.'iy were everywhere with a (lisi)lay of
floor work never before seen at (ieorgetown.
C aptain Pickett was an important factor in
steadying his men. thus enabling them to |)ut
forth a brand of basket ball worthy of mention.
I.oiighlin came through in the pinches, as did
Kreig. our towering center man.

Nill.iniKji ( leor^i-ctowii

lf.\.iii forwjinl I-'l;iviii

( ii'.iy fdi-vv ard i''li)reMCc

Kiiei! center O'Comiell

I.dni;lilin ji-iiard /,;i/,y,;iin

I'iekell {i-iiard liyrne
Snlislil ntiiiiis - Scliinidl t'er I''l(irciice. Cjiniey for l'"l;i\iii.

I'ield i;d;ds liv.iii. ."): (Iniy. 2: Krieji-. I: I .diifihiiii, :{.

l-'diil t:ii;ils liyan I'J out of !.'{.

I'ield Ud.ils l'l;i\iii. :{ : I-'loreuce. t; ( )"('(iiHiell, (i ;
Ilyriie. I ; .Selnnidl. "J.

I''diil iiii.ds 7 dill dl' hi.

Ivel'eice Seli;i nder. I 'iii|iire \ iel //,er.

Villanova, 29; Ursinus, 28

()ii l'eliru;iry 1. we entered on the hast lap of
eiir schedule. In the first ganu' at C'ollegcxille.
with I rsiniis we were returned the winners bv
the close score ■i!l-JS.

Kreig was the real st/ir of the game, lie could
ed for live double deckers. Hy.an also kept the
ti .im in the lead hy his .•ii)ility to shoot from the
I'ltteeii Idot mark.

\ill;illd\ ;i ■ frsiiuis

li.V'in forward Wisncr

fdrwiird I'"riitclicv-

ccnelr KeiiKJe

iiiwird J'Aniis

fi'ii.inl Cdtshalk

( ll'.IV

K rr\u.
I .iinp'lilin
I'iekell

THE V ILL AN O V AN

Yillanova

Ryan

forward

Gray

forward

Kreig

center

I^oughlin

guard

Pickett

guard

Villanova, 40; Temple,21
The Varsity met Temple University on Febru-
ary 11, and triumphed over them for the second
time this season. The final score was 40-21.
Pickett and Kreig were the bright spots with the
Varsity line-up.

Temple was unable to score from the field dur-
ing the first half. Griffin was responsible for
both goals. Laffert„ due to his ability to throw,
kept Temple in the scoring column.

Temple
Griffin

Shepps

Lafferty

Jenkins

Gilbert

Villanova, 28; St. Joseph's, 26
In a return game with St. Joseph's on their
court, our sterling, clever passing, accurate slioot-
ing quintet completely baffled the Quaker-City
passers by the score of 28-26. The outstanding
features of the game were the machine-like
smootlmess of Villanova's team-play and the
high scoring power of Jack Ryan, forward and
foul-shooter.

Villanova had the game completely in hand,
with ten minutes to play, the score 24-10 in her
favor. At this moment a player was seen to
dart through St. Joe's defense, dribbling the ball
and covering the ground between himself arid
the basket with amazing speed. He was closely
followed by a St. Joe player. He leaped for the
basket with the ball; as he did so the opposing
player charged with every ounce of force that
he possessed. The lithe figure in blue and white
who now lay upon the floor, was our own Earl
. "flash" Gray. It was impossible for him to con-
tinue the game and he was helped to the side-
lines. Francella was substituted for Gray and
within eight minutes St. Joe's had scored 15
points while Villanova was able to secure only
two points. The morale of the team was com-
pletely shattered. With only two minutes to go
it was necessary to have Gray return to the game
regardless of liis physical condition. New life
was instilled into tlie team and from then on it
was all Villanova.

Villanova

St. Joscpli

Ryan

forward

Devine

Gray

forward

Ofikes

Krieg

center

Crean

I.oughlin

guard

DiFilippo

I'ickett

guard

Dugan

Varsityv 80; Alumni, 25
The annual basket ball game between the Var-
sity and her former "grads" was played at Villa-
nova, on Friday evening, February 17, 1922.
Some one has said "They never come back" but
the grads did come back with lots of fight and
pep. A special feature of the game was the
"wild" shooting of Charlie McGuckin and Chick
McLoughlin. The older boys were forced to
call time in several instances, but again and
again sliowed tlie indomitable spirit, which gen-
erally characterized their former days on Villa-
nova teams.

Varsity
Ryan
Gray
Krieg
Louglilin
Pickett (Capt.)

Aluirmi

forward O'Connor

forward (Cliick) McLouglilin

center Feeney

guard Douglierty

guard McGuckin (Capt.)

Villanova vs* Temple

On January 14, after the brilliant showing
against the U. of P. quintet, the Varsity again
broke into the winning column. Temple Uni-
versity furnished the excitement.

The first half really won the game for the
Varsity rolled up more points during this half
than did Temple during the entire game. Cap-
tain Pickett, with six field goals, led the scoring.

Griffin accounted for Temple's few field goals
during the first half and wag the outstanding
man on Temple's squad during the whole game.

Villanova Temple

Ryan forward ;: McCall

Gray forward Griffin

Krieg center Jenkins

lyoughlin guard I.afferty

guard s ;: Slough

Pickett

Villanova, 24; St. Joseph^ J8

On January 25, the Varsity played St. Joseph's

College. The game was slow and uninteresting

except for a very short period before the close

of the game, when Gray tallied two field goals

in close succession. This practically ended the

game for it gave the Varsity a lead which St.

Joseph's could not overcome.

St. Joseph's AHllanova

Oakes forward Ryan

DuflF forward Gray

Crean center Krieg

Deady guard I.oughlin

Devine guard Pickett

Substitutions — Francella for Gray; Gray for Fran-
cella.

Summary
The season just finislicd was in every respect
a success. Tlie hard schedule wliich included
some of the fastest College teams in tlie East,

THE V I LLA N VAN

was completed witli but tliree defeats. These
were to the U. of P., Georgetown and the Army.
The Georgetown game should have been chalk-
ed up in the winning column, but fate intervened.

Mike Saxe has developed a team of which
every true Villanovan should be justly proud.
Each man at all times, under all conditions, did
his best.

The burden of scoring led to Captain Pickett,
Kreig and Ryan, but they could not hope to ac-
complish what they did without the excellent
support of Gray and Loughlin. The floor work
of these men was above reproach. Conway,
Lynch and Francella fitted in perfectly, and sub-
stitutions did not in any measure break up team
■■work,;

In most of our victories, as well as in our de-
feats, it was team work against individuals, and
team work generally won out.

John Riordan, Manager elect, has begun work
on an entensive schedule for the 1922-1923 sea-
son. Mr, Riordan, working in conjunction with
coach Saxe intends to arrange a schedule worthy
of a team, of the calibre of Villanova Varsity.

Tommy O'Malley, National Inter-Collegiate
Champion of the one hundred and thirty-five
pound class, and Captain of the U. of Penn box-
ing team in 1921, is now a member of the Sopho-
more class of Villanova.

Recently he competed in an Inter-City Tour-
nament, held in Pittsburg, against Boo Ryan,
tlie Allegheny Mountain A. A. U. Champion.
Tommy represented the Meadowbrook Club of
Philadelphia. As usual he clearly demonstrated
his fistic ability. Villanova is to be congratu-
lated in having a worthy defender of her laurels
in the squared arena.

«Pfep*' Basket Ball Notes
The Prep quintet although composed of play-
ers of champion calibre, tutored by our capable
Coacli Mike Saxe, and backed by the entire
Prep School and College student bodies were,
due to ill-favored breaks, unable to finish
among the leaders of the Catholic League Cham-
pionship.

The Prep team under tlie great handicap of
being unable to present the same line-up on more
than two occasinons, should be commended for
the fine spirit manifested and the type of basket
ball played under the adverse conditions, which
confronted tliem throughout the entire season.
The opening league game was with Catholic

High, last year's champions and present title
holders. The Preps were trailing Catholic High
by the score of 19-12 at the end of the first half.
However, after play was resumed the staunch
Villanova spirit was displayed by the Preps;
who gradually cut down the lead of the visitors
until with only five minutes to play, the score
stood 25-25. From here on the score see-sawed
first in favor of one and then in favor of the other.
The last minute of play had every one on edge,
enthusiasm ran high, pandomenium reigned, two
field goals for Catholic High. One field goal
for our Prep. Timer's whistle sounded end of
game. Who won? Although Catholic High
was acclaimed the victor by the score of 33-30,
our Preps won a true moral victory and the
admiration of all present. Captain Walker Kane
and Jimmy Quinn starred for Villanova.

Salesianum High School quintet was the next
to appear against the Preps on our home court.
The game was furiously contested throughout.
The score at half-time was 13-12 in Villanova's
favor. The final score recorded a victory for the
Preps, by the narrow margin of one point, being
30-29. Schubert starred for the Preps, netting
six field goals, and ten free throws from the
fifteen foot mark for a total of 22 points.

Villavnova Team Conquers Btifts
The Villanova Prep basket ball quintet de-
feated West Catholic High School 30 to 22 in a
fast game at Villanova, Jan. 24. The first half
was hotly contested and ended with the Main
liners leading 16-15.

McNamara, fiormer football star, made his
debut in the cage game by scoring three baskets
in tile first half. The Villanovans lead the Burrs
in the second half by one point, until only five
minutes playing time was left. Villanova then
started freezing the ball, and as the rooters readi-
ed tlie peak of excitement, one of the men would
cut for the basket and scored a hanger. Three
successive plays of this type were made before
tlie final whistle blew.

St, Joe's Prep, our great rivals, were the next
team to meet the Preps and after a hectic con-
test, forced our Preps to bow to their great of-
fensive playing by the close score of 23 to 18.
Schubert who shot the fouls for Villanova regis-
tered 12 out of 15. Joe McGwin made his in-
itial appearance in the court game and looks
like a comer.

THE VILLA NO VAN

In a return game with R. C. H. S. on their

court, our Preps lost by the score of 31-24.

Schubert again displayed his ability as a foul

shooter, converting 8 out of 9 chances, from the

fifteen foot mark into points. John Murphy

was substituted in this game and incidently made

liis debut in Villanova athletics.

Villanova Prep.
Schuber forward

Vail forward

center

guard

Harkins
Quinn
Kane (Capt.)

R. C. H. S.

Coffey (Capt.)

Logan

McNally

Maxwell

' Qifford

Villavnova Prep without Schubert in the line-
up, met and lost to West Catholic on their court
to the tune of 29-18. Captain Kane tallied three
field goals, and resumed the foul-shooting which
Schubert formerly took care of. Kane scored a
total of 18 points.

Villanova
McNamara forward

McGwyn forward ;

Kane center

Schuber ' ;>■ guard ' ■ -

J. Quinn guard

Field goals — Schuber, 4; McNamara, 2; Quinn, 3;
Kane, 2; MuUin, 3; HoUeran, Blake.

Foul goals — Mullin, 8; McHenry, 3; Schuber, 7.

Referee — Lewis. Substitutions — Harkins for McGwyn,
Vail for Harkins, Devor for Mullin, O'Connell for Hol-
leran. Time — 20 minute halves.

West Catholic

Mullin

; McHenry

McDonald

HoUeran

Blake

As at once the prelude of the Villanova Var-
sity and Temple University game and epilogue
of an uncertain season. The Preps fought their
way to a 26 to 24 victory over Temple Prep.
Jimmy Quinn and Vail played an exceptionally
fine game. The former made five field goals
from very difficult angles of the floor. The Prep

conquest was an incentive to the Varsity, who
figuratively swept tlie Temple quintet off their
feet.

This year's training was the laying of a founda-
tion for a 1922-'23 champion Prep team, among
wliom may be listed several members of this
year's first and second teams. "The boys of to-
day are the men of to-morrow" and likewise,
"Novices of to-day are Champions of to-mor-
row."

April

May

8.
12.
19.
21.
26.
28.
5.
'6.

May 18

May
May
May

19.
20.
21.

May 22

May
May
June
June

27.

30.

Base Ball Schedule for J922
1, Ursinus at Villanova.

St. Joseph's College at Villanova.

New York City College at Villanova.

Lehigh at Soutli Bethlehem, Pa.

Boston College at Villanova.

Ursinus at Collegeville, Pa.

Albright at Villanova.
Gettysburg at Villanova.
New York City College at Now York,

N. Y.

U. S. Submarine Base at New Lon-
don, Conn.

Holy Cross at Worcester, Mass.

Boston College at Boston, Mass.

New Bedford Knights of Columbus

at New Bedford, Mass.

Lawrence Knights of Columbus

Lawrence, Mass.

Lebanon Valley at Villanova.

Lebanon Valley at Annville, Pa.

Muhlenburg at Allentown, Pa.

Lafayette at Easton, Pa.

WHY NOT FLY?

We teach flying at our well equipped AIRDROME.
Summer and Winter classes. We teach "all
weather" flying. Moderate rates.

EXHIBITION AND COMMERCIAL FLYING

Philadelphia Aero-Service Corporation

636B REAL ESTATE TRUST BUILDING PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Shead's Bakery

for quality in

BREAD and PASTRY

Wholesale and Retail

ARDMORE, PA.

CLINTON'S FAMOUS HAIR BRUSH

Stiff --Penetrating Bristles

E. CLINTON & COMPANY, Inc.

2U9-2121 Arch Street
Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr Confectionery Co.

848 Lancaster Ave Bryn Mawr Pa.

All kinds of home-made candies
and delicious ice-cream

Tel.— 178 W. Bryn Mawr

F. P. CONWAY & CO.

Contractors! for

Stonework Brickwork
Cementwork

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

IN DOING SO, MENTION VILLANOVAN

,30

THE V I LLA NO VAN

In a return game witli II. C. H. S. on their

court, our Preps lost by the score of 31-24.

Schubert again displayed his ability as a foul

shooter, converting 8 out of 9 chances, from the

fifteen foot mark into points. John Murphy

was substituted in this game and incidently made

his debut in Villanova atliletics.

Villunova Prep.
Schuber forward : ; ;

Vail forward

Harkins center

guard

Quinn
Kane (Capt.)

R. C. H. S.

Coffey (Capt.)

Logan

McNally

Maxwell

Clifford

Villavnova Prep without Schubert in the line-
up, met and lost to West Catholic on their court
to the tune of 29-18. Captain iCane tallied three
field goals, and resumed the foul-shooting which
Schubert formerly took care of. Kane scored a

total of 18 points. -■'^'^- .^> '' '',k:/-''' \v- ^ :r'"'S' ^:'^-''r ^'^^^■^^

Villanova i.^' West Catholic

Mc'Namara forward ': Mullin

McGwyn forward McHenry

Kane ^^ center McDonald

Schuber guard ; | Holleran

J. Quinn guard Blake

Field goals — Schuber, 4; McNamara, 2; Quinn, 3;
Kane, 2; Mullin, 3; Holleran, Blake.

Foul goals — Mullin, 8; McHenry, 3; Schuber, 7.

Referee — Lewis. Substitutions — Harkins for McGwyn,
Vail for Harkins, Devor for Mullin, O'Connell for Hol-
leran. Time— 20 minute halves.

conquest was an incentive to tlie Varsity, who
figuratively swept the Temple quintet oft' their
feet. '-:'[■:'■: '-'-'•'

This year's training was the laying of a founda-
tion for a 1922-'2.3 champion Prep team, among
whom may be listed several members of tliis
year's first and second teams. "The boys of to-
day are tlie men of to-morrow" and likewise,
"Novices of to-day are Champions of to-mor-
row."

April

May

May
May
May

8.
12.
19.
21.
26.
28.
5.
'6.

May 18.

19.
20.
21.

May 22.

May

27.

May

30.

June

10.

Base Ball Schedule fot i922

Ursinus at Villanova.

St. Joseph's College at Villanova.

New York City College at Villanova,

Lehigh at South Bethleliem, Pa.

Boston College at Villanova.

Ursinus at Collegeville, Pa.

Albright at Villanova.
Gettysburg at Villanova.
New York City College at New York,

N. Y. ^>/.,v .■■:-.,;,>-■:■;■■■, .
U. S. Submarine Base at New Lon-
don, Conn.

Holy Cross at Worcester, Mass.
Boston College at Boston, Mass.
New Bedford Knights of Columbus
at New Bedford, Mass.
Lawrence Knights of Columbus
Lawrence, Mass.
Lebanon Valley at Villanova.
Lebanon Valley at Annville, Pa.
Muhlenburg at Allentown, Pa.
Lafayette at Easton, Pa.

WHY NOT FLY?

We teach flying at our well equipped AIRDROME.

Summer and Winter classes. We teach "all

weather " flying. Moderate rates.

EXHIBITION AND COMMERCIAL FLYING

Philadelphia Aero -Service Corporation

636B REAL ESTATE TRUST BUILDING PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Shead's Bakery

for quality in

BREAD and PASTRY

Wholesale and Retail

ARDMORE, PA.

CLINTON'S FAMOUS HAIR BRUSH

Stiff "Penetrating Bristles
E. CLINTON & COMPANY, Inc.

2H9-2I2I Arch Street
Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr Confectionery Co.

848 Lancaster Ave.

Bryn Mawr Pa.

All kinds of home-made candies
and delicious ice-cream

Tel.— 178 W Bryn Mawr

F. P. CONWAY & CO.

Contrattorsi for

Stonework Brickwork
Cementwork

Chestnut Hill, Pa.

IN DOING SO, MENTION VILLANOVAN

A Eeal Ea^tc- ttidde Safe

TN SHAPE and principle like the open blade razor, which

makes possible the use of the correct diagonal stroke.

It is a DUPLEX Razor, for without the guard it can be

used as an an old fashioned razor, while with the guard it

becomes a safety razor.

The BLADES are the longest, strongest,
keenest, best tempered blades on earth.
They are oil-tempered, smooth-shaving
blades, each one of which will give many
cool, clean, comfortable and safe shaves.

1:22

Complete

The set contains a
razor stropping at-
tachment, package of
three double edged
blades, in a hand-
some leather case.

Durham Duplex Razor Co.

JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

Robert Shoemaker & CoMPA^Y

Wholesale Druggists

PURE SPICES, FLAVORING EXTRACTS, etc.
Manufacturers of PAINTS AND VARNISHES for Every Purpose

N. E. Corner 4th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

JOSEPH J. O'LOUGHLIN

141 North Ninth Street
Philadelphia

DIAMONDS AND WATCHES

Specialists in
DIAMOND JEWELRY

Valuations for Estates

Established 1882

Fine Watch Repairing

Frank H. Stewart
Electric Company

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES

37 and 39 North Seventh Street
Philadelphia

Proprietors of Tete-a-Tete Coffee

TETE BROTHERS

Jobbers and Wholesalers of Teas and Coffees
107 SOUTH FRONT STREET ^
Philadelphia

Proprietors of Tete-a-Tete Tei

IN DOING SO, MENTION VILLANOVAN

Compliments of

Prj>n iWattir tCfteatre

W. S. Hassinger, Proprietor

TELEPHONE CONNECTION

Whelan Sl Powers

PLUMBING : HEATING AND
ROOFING

ARDMORE, PA.

J. E. Caldwell & Company

CHESTNUT and Juniper Streets

PHILADELPHIA

GOLDSMITHS : SILVERSMITHS

JEWELERS

An unique stock that satisfies the most
discriminating taste

Prompt and careful attention to
purchases by mail

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

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PHILIP HARRISON

Walk-Over Boot Shop

AND

Gentlemen's Outfitter

S\S Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Bell, Market 2594 Keyatone, Main 3486

Kstsbllihed Elghtoen Hundred and Elghtr-two

PENN FRUIT COMPANY

H. L. WESTCOTT
Wholesale Dealers in

Fruit and Produce

14 N. DELAWARE AVE.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Salco Clothes

DIRECT FROM FACTORY FLOOR
TO WEARER

Men's Suits or Overcoats
at Wholesale

FROM

$14.50 to $27.50

Retail Stores Charge $20 to $35
for the Same Clothes

r Salsburg Sons & Co^

St E. Cor. 9th and Sansbm Sts*

2nd Floor

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO STUDENTS

MICHAEL TALONE

"To Those Who Care'*

;? 1123 Lancaster Avenue

Bryn Mawr-Rosemont

MOORE'S PHARMACY

Drugs, Stationery, School
Supplies, Candies

LANCASTER AVE.

Bryn Mawr, Pa.

HENRY MENKE

Importer
China, Glassware and Fancy Goods

902 ARCH STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa. ■

Tel. Filbert 2805 Established 1882

; Wholesale
TOBACCO, CIGARS, CIGARETTES

55 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pa.

IN DOING SO, MENTION VILLANOVAN

The Home Life Insurance Co. of America

Incorporated 1899

Eighteen Years of Square Dealing Twenty Million Dollars' Insurance in Force

Located in the Heart of the Insurance District

Writing all kinds of Ordinary Life and Industrial Insurance — Liberal Policies

Good Openings for High-Grade Men in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Correspondence Invited

BASIL S. WALSH. President INDEPENDENCE SQUARE P- J- CUNNINGHAM. Vice-Pres.
JOSEPH L. DURKIN. Secretary JOHN J. GALLAGHER. Treasurer
PHILADELPHIA

FRANK J. FLOYD

Men*s, Women's and
Children 's Outfitter

Dry Goods and Notions

BUTTERICK PATTERNS
Shoes for Men, Women and Children

SEVEN FRIDAYS IN ONE WEEK

FITZGERALD'S

TERMINAL MARKET, East Wall

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

Sea Food

IN ALL VARIETIES

BRYN MAWR, PA.

Crab Meat a Specialty

10 per cent, discount to Priests and all Students
of Villanova College

SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO HOTELS, CLUBS
AND INSTITUTIONS

WINDOW GLASS

PLATE GLASS

Best Brands American Window Glass, French Window Glass, Ornamental

and Skylight Glass, Mirrors, Greenhouse Glass

Glass for Conservatories

BENJAMIN H. SHOEMAKER

205, 207 and 209 North Fourth Street

Philadelphia

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

Race 1907

Spruce 4901

COMPLIMENTS OF

Philip Jaisohn & Company

STATIONERS
PRINTERS ::
ENGRA VERS

SPECIAL BLANK BOOKS
LOOSE LEAF LEDGERS

OFFICE FURNITURE
FILING CABINETS

(Wood and Steel)

1537 Chestnut St. Philadelphia

The

Beneficial Saving Fund

Society

of Philadelphia
1200 CHESTNUT STREET

Incorporated April 20, 1853

A Saving Account is the cornerstone
of success in life.

We solicit the care of your savings.

Interest 3.65% per annum

ACCOUNTS OPENED BY MAIL

Overflowing Stocks

of clothing, thousands upon thousands
of suits silk lined for young men in all
of the newest fashions, conservative
styles for men of every taste.

That's One of the Open Secrets of the
Great Business at Oak t^all

OUR CLERICAL TAILORING SHOP

maintains its leadership in lowness of
prices, in fineness of qualities and in
ability to design and build to measure
all manner of clothing for men of the
cloth.

Wanamaker & Brown

Market at Sixth for 58 Years
Joseph J. McKernan John W. Mitchell

AUGUSTIN & BAPTISTE
CA TERERS

255 and 257 South 15th Street
Philadelphia

Phone Spruce 3127

SAFETY FIRST!

"No drinking is purer than that made
from melting of the Bryn Mawr Ice
Company's Ice, made from distilled
water, and few are nearly as pure."
D. W. HORN,

Chemist Lower Merion and
Haverford Townships.

Bryn Mawr Ice Company

LINDSAY AVENUE

BEYN MAWR, PA.

James E. Dougherty, Manager

Phone 117

IN DOING SO, MENTION VILLANOVAN

THE LAW OF MAKBIAGE

Simply explained according to the new
code by the

Bev. JoBeph M. O'Hara

16 Mo. 84 Pages

Cloth, net 9 .50

Paper, each 15

THE HOUND OF HEAVEN

By Francis Thompson, edited with
notes by

Rev. MIcbaiel A. KeUy

12 Mo. 69 Pages

Cloth, net f .75

School edition, paper 16

Linen .25

Net.

HOSSFELD'S NEW PRACTICAL
METHOD

for studying the

ITAUAN GKAMMAB

By A. Bote

12 Mo. 416 Pages

91.50

ELEMENTS OF SCHOLASTIC PHIL-

OSOPHT

Bev. Michael W. Shallo, S.J.

THE SACBAMENT OF FBIENDSHIP

By the
Bev. Henry C. Schuyler, S.T.L., Ph.D.

Author of ' ' The Virtues of Christ "

Crown 8 Vo. 398 Paces

12 Mo. 218 Pages

Net.

92.00

Net.

91.10

NEW ITALIAN-ENGLISH

ENGUSH-ITAlIaN DICnONABT

Containing commercial, scientific, technical,
military and practical terms

Compiled by B. Melzl

late director of the

"Ecole des Langues Modemes," Paris

Crown 8 Vo. 1186 Pages

Net 92.09

PETER REILLY, Publisher, 133 N. 13ih Street, Philadelphia

CRESSNAN'S

^^^

GIGAR

ALLEN R. PRESSMAN'S SONS, Makers

THE BRYN MAWR TRUST CO.

Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Acts as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Trustee, Etc.

INSURES TITLES TO REAL ESTATE
EVERY BANKING FACILITY
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS

SILVER AND OTHER VALUABLES TAKEN ON STORAGE

ANTHONY A. HIRST, President
WILLIAM H. RAMSEY. Vice-President

JOHN S. GARRIGUES, Secretary & Treasurer
PHILIP A. HART, Trust Officer

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

ESTABLISHED 1851

Durand & Kasper Co.

Wholesale Grocers

Importers and Roasters of
High' Grade Coffee

LAKE, UNION AND EAGLE STS.
CHICAGO, ILL.

HENRY C. DURAND. Pres. and Treas.

PETER J. KASPER. Vice-Pres.

WALTER B. DOWNS. Secy.

EDWARD McEVILLA, Mgr. Institutional Dept.

EDSON BROS.

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BUTTER
EGGS

:^:;;:;'f: CHEESE ,:.;.,

POULTRY

OOOOGO

110-112 Dock Street

PHILADELPHIA

MICHELtS

SEEDS-BULBS

ILLUSTRATED CATALOG FREE
518 MexrKer Street Phila..

McCormick Thomas Coal Co.

INCORPORATED

"Famous Reading Anthracites

»»

COAL

Ardmore, Pa.

COKE

WOOD

Phone, Ard. 1447

BELL PHONE, Belmont 4140

PBOMFT SEBYICE

James Farley

Pumhtng

Hot Water and Steam Heating

5422 Wyalusing Avenue

Philadelphia

IN DOING SO, MENTION THE VILLANOVAN

WABASH
Cabinets and Supplies

TWINLOCK
Binders and Supplies

JAMES HOGAN COMPANY

Limited

Loose-Leaf Specialists

Office Supplies :: Blank Books

Printing :: Lithographing :: Engraving

607 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA'

E. M. FENNER

Manufacturer
of all kinds of

Ice Cream, Fine and Fancy Cakes
CONFECTIONS

867 Lancaster Avenue

BRYN MAWR, PA.

T. E. Fahy

Gents' Furnishings

BRYN MAWR, PA.

10% Discount to College and Prep. Students

Frank W. Prickitt, Ph. G.

Apothecary

TWO STORES

BRYN MAWR ROSEMONT

Prescriptions and Sick Room Supplies
a Specialty

George F. Kempen

CATERER and CONFECTIONER

Special service for Weddings, Parties,
and social functions of all kinds.

ARDMORE, PA.

PHONE: Ardmore 12

W. F. USHER

PHARMACIST

1046-48 Lane Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Phone, Bryn Mawr 37

5eannctte'£i

Bryn Mawr and Wayne
FLOWER SHOPS

Cut Flowers and Plants, Wedding
Bouquets and Funeral Designs

807 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr

Phone. Bryn Mawr 570

Telephones

BRYN MAWR, 193
BRYN MAWR, 166

ESTABLISHED 1885

VILLANOVA BOYS
eat

WANKLIN'S CANDY

and grow fat

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

THE V I LLAN OV AN

Mens Clothing

READY-TO-WEAR
and TAILORED-TO-MEASURE

Men^s Furnishings

Underwear and Hosiery

ASSORTMENTS UNEXCELLED

Athletic Sports

REQUISITES FOR ALL
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES

Strawbridge
& Clothier

PHILADELPHIA

FOR CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED

PRESCRIPTIONS and RELIABLE DRUGS

CALL AT

M. F. CARMOOrS

DRUG STORE

BROAD AND ELLSWORTH STREETS

IN DOINa so. MENTION VILLANOVAN

WABASH
Cabinets and Supplies

TWINLOCK
Binders and Supplies

JAMES HOGAN COMPANY

Limited

Loose-Leaf Specialists

Office Supplies :: Blank Books

Printing :: Lithographing :: Engraving

607 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA

E. M. FENNER

Manufacturer
of all kinds of

Ice Cream, Fine and Fancy Cakes
CONFECTIONS

867 Lancaster Avenue

BRYN MAWR, PA.

T. E. FAHY

Gents' Furnishings

= Slioes =

BRYN MAWR, PA.

10% Discount to College and Prep. Students

Frank W. Prickitt, Ph. G.

Apothecary

TWO STORES
BRYN MAWR ROSEMONT

Prescriptions and Sick Room Supplies
a Specialty

Telephones

BRYN MAWR, 19.3
BRTN MAWR, 166

ESTABLISHED 1885

George F. Kempen

CATERER and CONFECTIONER

Special service for Weddings, Parties,
and social functions of all kinds.

ARDMORE, PA.

PHONE: Ardmore 12

W. F. USHER

PHARMACIST

1046-48 Lane Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Phone, Bryn Mawr 37

feannette's

Bryn Mawr and Wayne
FLOWER SHOPS

Cut Flowers and Plants, Wedding
Bouquets and Funeral Designs

807 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr

Phone, Bryn Mawr 570

VILLANOVA BOYS

eat

WANKLIN'S CANDY

and grow fat

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

THE V ILL A NO VAN

Mens Clothing

READY-TO-WEAR
and TAILORED-TO-MEASURE

Mens Furnishings

Underwear and Hosiery

ASSORTMENTS UNEXCELLED

Athletic Sports

REQUISITES FOR ALL
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES

Strawbridge
& Clothier

PHILADELPHIA

FOR CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED

S AND RELIABLE DRUGS

<^ALL AT

M. F. CARMOOrS

DRUG STORE

BROAD AND ELLSWORTH STREETS

PHILADELPHIA

IN DOING SO. niENTION VII1I.AKOVAN

®Ij^ lltUattfliiaii

APRIL, 1922

SUNSET /■■^■■■■"■:i'.:':-'^kx'':':?''^'"'

HOW BIG IS THE WORLD P^i^^^^^^^^V^
A MIDNIGHT SCARE : > - ; .^

SPRING SONG ^^-^^ -"■■■':-: ■ '^ '■;■■ J;::L^";:^yv^

THE BRONTE SISTERS '^:^";^^^::<^^^^^^^^^^^^^

WIST A LIS . ,rv;'>^.:;:->;^;.;vv::::::"v-^::^ ;

THE|;MA^ BLONDE HAIR ; ; V^ ^

THE LORD'S PRAYER
-^MY TURTLE DOVE '- -''K^'^^^h^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A SONNET ON THE SONNET M
THE TRIUMPH OF MISS GRAPE JUICE
THE CHILDREN OF THE MIST -

Hany J. Carroll, '20

James A. Maloney, '20

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Leo A. Hart

, - ■

Bernard L. Kuntzweiler

John E. Collins

Francis A. Rafferty

Philander Poe

- T. Robert Sullivan

;: Edw. J. Riston

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Esprit de Corps
The Engineer and Culture

^ College Notes

22 Alumni Notes

Exchanges
24 Athletics

26
27
30

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Vol. VI

APRIL, 1922

No. 4

SUNSET

The gfolden sunset tells of parting: day —

So shall our lives as swiftly pass away*

And float into that land so ever far

Where grief^ nor sorrow — tears shall never mar

That sweet celestial happiness complete

Oor dearest friends forever more to greet*

At close of day we bid to all adiet^
Mayhaps the morrow brings us something new*
It may be clouds of pain or of distress.
But on our way we earnestly must press*
Think you that some day there shall be reward?
Remember then the promise of the Lord*

Do not despair tho life hath weary way,
*Tis but a trysting place that seemth gay*
In quiet solitude seek happy peace
Where from that Font calm waters never cease*
There earthly woes and troubles quick depart
True rest is found within the Sacred Heart*

— Harry J. Carroli., '20.

Ot^

THE V I LLANO V AN

James A. Moloney, *20

IF one were to sit down and make a careful
study of the universe in which we live, and
try to figure p\it mathematically ihow many
square miles, how many descendants of Abra-
ham, how much garlic, and how many Fords
there are in this little old cosmas of ours, he
would, no doubt, get brain-fever. To count
the P'ords alone would be a life-long job for
any man, but if he took it upon himself to enum-
erate the other useless and useful things a life
as long as Methusiala's would not be half long
enough. But no one man is obliged to do this.
We do not exactly know how it happened, still
if you desire information on any one or all of
these points you can readily get it by consulting
the proper authorities.

Some ambitious scientists have gone to the
trouble of finding out just how big the world is.
We take it for granted that they are correct when
they tell us that the earth is about 8000 miles in
diameter and 3.1416 times 8000 or a little less
than 25,000 miles in circumference. If you get
a paper big enough and multiply this by that
and do a few other things you will find the area
to be 144,110,600 square kilometers. If we did
not have a Congress who appropriate money in
these figures we would hardly know how to
enumerate them. But we have to pay the taxes
so we learned how. (That is at least one thing
this Congress has accomplished, yet these figures
must be correct, for figures don't lie.)

Some other men have expended much time
and patience in counting the number of people
on earth and their tables show 1,603,300,000.
We also take this for granted, and we can see
how these figures might be true by comparing
the few we know to the countless millions we
have never even seen. If we were to so arrange
the population so that ten people were in every
square kilometer there would still be enough
left over to form a bread-line extending from
Kalamazoo to Timbuktu.

These figures certainly are enough to make
you dizzy or to drive you to drink. Then too,
they refer only to the earth. Besides the earth,
the universe consists of many other planets, some
of which are as much larger than the earth as a

push-ball is than a marble; and above and be-
yond the earth the blue field of the heavens is
estimated to contain 100,000,000 stars. The
nearest star to the earth is 25,000,000 miles away.
If you would appreciate just how far this is
start walking on a hike of this length some morn-
ing before breakfast and you would have a
pretty good appetite before you got back, or
you would have no appetite when you were
brought back; but if you complete the hike
you will have passed the Statue of Liberty,
provided you start from New York, more than
25,000 times.

Pale Cynthia, the nearest heavenly body to us,
is further away than the added length of all
"Babe Ruth's" home runs, which is quite a dis-
tance.

Still with all this maze of figures and almost
unimaginable distance we have, thru scientific
discoveries, become so familiar with the stars
and planets that one might think they lived
right next door to us. Many, in fact, are better
acquainted with these heavenly bodies than they
are with the people in the same flat. We hear
one poet warble about Orion.

Many a night from yonder ivied casement ere I went

to rest,
Did I look on great Orion sloping slowly to the West.

We thought at first he was talking about
some policeman, but in that case he would have
to eliminate the "ivied casement " ,:

Many a night from yonder open window, down ui)()n the

busy street.
Did I look on Pat O'Ryan slowly going round his beat.

We speak of the Dog-star as if it were a
blue ribbon winner at a recent show; the Great
Bear is more familiar to us tlian the one at the
Zoo; we feel as tlio the Dipper has long since
taken place of the Old-oaken-bucket; we take
much more pleasure in watching the Leos of the
blue vault than we do of the man-eating lion in
the circus; in order to immortalize old Villanova
one group of stars were sliaped like the Var-
sity "V;" we are so familiar with the moon that
we can tell just as accurately when it will be
full, as we can that "Hans" wlill be full next pay-
day, Only a few days ago some gent from

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Kirkbrides or Norristown, or some place like
that, said he got a wireless message from Mars.
An inmate of one of the London institutions got
tlie same message at the same time. Even "Old
Man Wireless" Marconi himself, did not under-
stand the code, so they conclude it must be from
Mars. Of course it must. Because no electrical
disturbance could take place at a point equi-dis-
tant from these two places at the same time (?)
Now the fact that two places so far apart receiv-
ed the same message at the same time proves that
it came from Mars. Ergo Mars is inhabited, q.
e. d,, but rather p. d. q.

You remember also, how some years ago
one Hans Pfaall and one of Jules Verne's friends
took a trip to the moon. But neither of them
liked the Lady up there so they didn't stay.

But lets us get back to earth. Some time
ago we read a book by an author of the "Chester-
tonian Era." We thought it was fairly good so
we recommended it to another. Two or three
days later we asked him what he thought of
"Soandso's" book.

"Well," he said, "the characters were living,
situation good, life at its best, and descriptions
excellent, but — the author evidently thinks the
world is about as big as a half dollar."

For a few minutes we did not quite see his
point. However, after recalling the characters
portrayed, the things described and how the plot
was unraveled we saw the light.

The story opens with an American boy of
twelve years on his way to England. He is the
hero; so. naturally, he is a winning lad, a regular
fellow. One of the sailors, an Irishman, takes a
liking to him and shows him a few points in the
manly art of self-defense. When he arrives in
England he does things in much the same way as
he did in America. He goes to school, to bed, to
church and to meals, he fought and got black-
eyes and he paid for them in the same coin. He
met many people over there, one in particular he
remembered well, a young orphan girl tripping
the light fantastic to the music of a hurdy-gurdy.
Twelve year later you would expect the hero to
be a man, and he is, a man in every sense; back
in America. ■■v->'.~u:'::,. ■;.:; ,.-.-:. .•^: ■\. /.:;.. -;.;.. ^.w-..-

One night, while passing thru a park in New
York, he saw a big "bully" relieving a small man
of his ready cash and his grandfather's watch.
The hero tries to prevent. A cop, hearing the
noise, arrives on the scene. And lo ! — who was
the cop, but the former Irish sailor. Some tijne
later he saw the little dancer, now an accomplish-

ed terpsichorean artist. He also met several
other of the people whom he had met in his trav-
els, but these two were the most noticeable re-
sults of chance.

We realize fully that this prosaic account
would not tend to increase the sales of his book,
but, in justice to the author, we must say he did
much better than we can do.

Now what do you think of the criticism?
You will, no doubt, say it was a very good one.
But you must also give the author credit for
knowing his business. Why did he make the
sailor, an Irishman? Because he wanted to put
him on the New York police force later. Why
did he teach the hero to box? Because he want-
ed to have a means of defending himself in tight
places. Why did he have the young girl dance to
the hurdy-gurdy music? Because later he want-
ed to put her on the stage.

But you will say the New York police force
is vtvy large and there are many young girls
dancing on the stage.

Sure. Say ! Were you ever down at Atlan-
tic City on Easter Sunday? If you were you
went along the board-walk with — well even by
yourself, — and suddenly someone comes and claps
you on the back, — you look around — and there if
it isn't one of your old college chums. Now you
and — well just you and your college chum are
not the only pebbles on the beach on Easter
Sunday. This criticism may have been correct
when Columbus or your grandfather came over,
but it does not hold today.

The world is getting smaller every day. Do
not misunderstand us; we do not maintain that
tlie equator is tightening its belt or that the heat
of the sun is causing any appreciable shrinkage
in the number of square kilometers. No, we do
not hold this. But, after all, miles and square
miles or the mere cut and dried measure of dis-
tance is not the only means of computation.

We hear of a fellow in France who was A.
W. O. L. (away without leave) strolling along a
road near Verdun. He came across a base-ball
game. From the distance he saw the batter hit
one and start toward first. When he saw this
man run he thought he recognized him. He went
over to the field and sure enough it was one of
tlie boys from his home town, Skweedunk, Penn-
sylvania ; another man on the bench was from the
same town. Right there they had a reunion;
they didn't even miss "Sammy" the peanut-man.
Tliere were two million Americans in France
and France takes up a little space on the map.

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We know another fellow who met his brother on
Rue de Bullion in Paris.

A young druggist in a small town had a
clientele of "cullard boys" who borrowed money
from him 'til pay-day." This fellow enlisted in
the Army one day before pay-day. One year
later while walking along the banks of the Meuse
one of his clients hails him.

"Y, mista Pat, how is y' all, anyway?"
Mista Pat was delighted to see anybody from
home.

"Ah says, Mista Pat, y' all left befo' pay-
day. Say mos' all you friens is aron' de corne'
playin' de ole game. Yesteda was pay-day.
Y' all betta step 'round an' 'collect.' " All he
needed was a drug store to be right at home.

In "Father Duffy's Story" we read of the
"Sixty-Ninth" passing another New York city
regiment on an old mud road in Northern France.
They stopped.

"HeUo, Bill"— "Howdy Pat?" "Say is Bill
Kelly over there?" "Yes." Brother met brother —
friend met friend. The old mud road was for a
minute as good as the "Great White-Way." Then
they passed on — to meet again — where? If not
in this world, in the next; which after all is not
so far away.

Modern inventions have changed nearly
everything. We say nearly because they did not
change England's attitude toward Ireland, nor
the leopard's spots, nor William Jennings Bryan's
political or grape-juiceical convictions. Instead
of taking months to cross the Atlantic, it is now
down to a matter of hours. How many times
of late we hear people say, "I think I'll take a
run over to see Maimie." "Where is she living
now, in Camden?" "O, no, she went back to Ire-
land last week."

In the office — "I was talking to Smith last
night." "I thought Smith was out in San Fran-
cisco."

"He is." ■'" ■

"That's right, I forgot about the trans-con-
tinental telephone being completed."

In the newspaper —

New York Herald — Morning Edition — Sep-
tober, 33, 1920. "Last night at 11 P.M. the
natives of South Africa held their one hundred
and sixth annual promenade."

"The Silver-Shell is in distress 60° 20' N. W. '
two thousand miles off the coast of somewhere."
"How do you know?" "Got it by wireless."

Washington D. C, 12 M. "I just got a let-

ter posted in New York, at 10 A.M. this morn-
ing."

"Why, that's not possible."
; "Sure, it is man, Air-Service.'%^^^;;^^y : v T^

Over in Paris they eat Chicago beef, up in
Montreal they eat Bermuda bananas; in Paris
also they receive messages from Germany in the
way of giant-shells; down in Georgia they eat
Alaska salmon, — all due to modern invention.
Modern inventions bring the whole world to your
back-door; all you have to do is listen for the
knock and open the door.

Go to the movies. While you sit there in a
chair fastened to the floor, the first thing you
know you see Peary up near the North Pole;
then while you wink your eyes. Col. Roosevelt
is seen going up the Amazon; the Kaiser starts
for Paris and in a few minutes you see him with
his fingers in the dykes ; under the breeze of an
electric fan you see a ball-game replayed that
you had spent two hours and much sweat watch-
ing. And then, if you went in on Jackson Street
you come out on Jackson Street.

Now, how big is the world?

You can go all around it for seventeen cents,
including war tax, in two hours or even less if
Burton Holmes has the speed-up camera; you
can read all about the doings of the Bolsheviki
and the Pacifists for two cents; you can see the
planet and the stars and even get pictures of them
as life-like as the "stars" on the "screen" or in
the rogues gallery; you can hear the voice of
Caruso and McCormick and Uncle Joshua and
Ada Jones, in your own home; you can smoke
opium and eat Sahra dates in Philadelphia; you
can visit Rio de Janeiro, the Cosmopolitan City,
and meet a representative from any nation under
.the sun.- -...■^' ■■■■■' ■-■-■'

Or perhaps, if you are fortunate enough,
you do not even have to go to South America.
You may have a little world or the products of
the world in your own household; Irish watch-
man, English butler, Jap valet, Swedish scrub-
woman, China laundryman, French lady's maid,
American house-keeper, Italian laborer, Negro
chauffer, Scotch whiskey, Norway matches, Ger-
man beer. Van Sciver's furniture, Maderia wine,
Swiss cheese, Turkish or Egyptian tobacco,
Hungarian rhapsody, Ceylon tea, Java coffee.

Just think how many parts of the world are
brought together in my lady's boudoir! The
far North or India in her bear skin or leopard's
coat. South Africa or tlie Indian Ocean in her

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diamond or pearl necklace, China or Australia
in her silk or woolen dress, Paris and Africa in
her hat and ostrich plumes, California or Alaska
in lier wedding ring, Colgate's or Williams' in her
rouge, and her hair might come from anywliere,
it might even be natural.

In one square in London you can buy nearly
anything from everywhere.

Tlie world may be a little larger than a half
dollar — but, in recent years, it certainly lias lost
some of its vastness.

A iitontgljt ^rarp

IT WAS a typical night of late October. As
I lay in my bed and recalled one after the
other, the gruesome tales which Jane had re-
lated at the party that evening I shivered, and
closed my eyes lest I should discern some unwel-
come figure lurking in a corner. I closed my
eyes, but not to slumber. The wind howled and
whined and moaned and shrieked beneath the
caves and whistled through tlie trees. It scat-
tered and rustled a few dry leaves, wliich were
])laying "tag." The branches of the tree beyond
my window cracked and snapped, and the floor
boards creaked and groaned. A cold nor-easter
l)lew hard against the liouse and swished and
laslied the chill rain in pelting torrents against
the casement. The lightning of a late electric
storm flaslicd grotesque figures on the walls and
the splitting thunder crashed and clashed Aji
unfastened shutter banged with every gust of
wind and moaned a dreary monotone during the
intervals as it swung to and fro on its hinges.

I finally fell into a troubled doze only to
dream of blood-curdling scenes.

C-c-cdclclclckckckck. I started in my sleep.
My eyes popped open only to shut at once at
the shock which a blinding stream of light gave

them. It seemed as tho I lay transfixed, so to
speak, for eons. The blood ran cold in my
veins. My heart thumped so loudly that I press-
ed my two hands tightly over it to drown its
quaking. At length I screwed up enough cour-
age to lift my lids. Simultaneously the light
disappeared and the door closed softly.

For fully five minutes I lay motionless. T\\'^
door o))ened again — what a relief. It was mother.

"I want to lower your window," she ex-
plained. "The high wind blew open your door,
which was not securely latched."

"But mother," I cried. "Some one was in
my room."

"Oh no," she comforted.

"But where did the light come from?" I
questioned.

"I can't explain that," she answered.

While she was speaking the light appeared
again and the mystery was explained.

The people who lived directly behind us had
a stand at market. On certain mornings they
rose about two o'clock. They had that morning
neglected to draw the shades and the bright
light was reflected from a picture on the wall of
my bedroom into my eyes.

SPRING SONG

Floral bells a-ringing:^
Fields of emerald green,
Joyous birds a-singing,
Bluest skies serene:
Heaven, earth, atmosphere.
Tell us Spring is here.

Birds and buds as guidings.
Butterfly and bee,
Spread abroad the tidings-
Nature's glories free!
Lo! the Spring's returning,
Resurrection comes^
Life is upward yearning,
Rejuvenation hums I

— Leo a. Hart.

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®lf]^ Irnnt^ S^tatera

THE history of the Bronte family is at once
interesting and sad: interesting, because of
the quaint, secluded life they led; sad, because
the seeds, which gave promise of such wonderful
fruit, blossomed, shed only a partial fragrance
tlirough the world, and then faded and fell be-
neath the cruel, cold blast of death. What rich
treasures might have been left for us, what
abundance of knowledge might have been im-
parted to the world had they lived longer, we
can estimate in some way from the work they
actually did, and the beautiful, though short
lives they lived.

We will consider first, the environment of
the Brontes and the events of their life. It will
then be our task to review the same features and
emphasize the consequences on the characters of
Charlotte and her sisters. Lastly, we will look
at the literary life of the Bronte sisters, endeavor-
ing to explain their views on life and literature.

Rev. Patrick Bronte was born in County
Down, Ireland, on March 17, 1777. His early
education was due to the great gifts of extra-
ordinary quickness and intelligence, aided by
his full share of ambition. At the age of six-
teen, he opened a public school and conducted it
for five of six years. He then was tutor with a
private family for three or four years. He en-
tered St. John's College, Cambridge, at the age
of twenty-five, on the twenty-fifth of July, 1802.
After four years of study, he received his degree
of Bachelor of Arts. He was ordained to a
curacy in Essex. Then he moved into Yorkshire.

While curate at Hartshead, Patrick Bronte
wooed and married Maria Branwell. The wed-
ding took place in Yorkshire, on the 29th of De-
cember, 1812. For five years the pair remained
in Hartshead. Here were born Maria and Eliza-
beth Bronte. Thornton was Mr. Bronte's next
parish. On the 21st of April, 1816, Charlotte
was born. Close on her birth followed Patrick
Bronwell, Emily Jane, and Anne. After the
birth of the last daughter, Mrs. Bronte's health
began to decline.

On February 25th, 1820, the family moved
to Ha worth parsonage. From this time Mrs.
Bronte was confined to her room, an invalid. In
September, 1821, she passed away. Missi Bran-

well, an elder sister, came to Haworth to super-
intend the household and remained there all of
her life.

In July, 1824, Mr. Bronte sent Maria and
Elizabeth to a young ladies' school at Cowan
Bridge. This school is Charlotte's Lowood in
Jane Eyre and Marlia is Helen Burns. In Sep-
tember of that same year, Charlotte and Emily
were admitted as pupils. The spring of 1825
found Maria dangerously sick. Mr. Bronte came
for her and took her home, where after a few
days slie died. Elizabeth, too, had the same
consumptive symptoms. In the summer of the
same year she went home and died. Charlotte
always blamed their death to the carelessness in
food at Lowan Bridge. She pictures this very
vividly in Jane Eyre. Mrs. Gaskell thinks that
it is very much exaggerated. The girls were
naturally very weak and sickly.

In the Autumn of 1825, Charlotte and Emily
were sent home, because of the dampness of the
school. The death of the two slisters caused a
greater vigilance to be exercised toward the sur-
viving girls. At this time Tabby, a woman from
the village, came to live as a servant in the par-
sonage. All her life she remained not only their
faithful servant, but their loyal friend. The in-
struction of the children was taken up by Miss
Branwell. During this time Charlotte composed
many dramas, poems, and romances.

In 1831 she was sent to school at Roe Head,
as a pupil of Miss W — . The number of pupils
during Charlotte's stay of a year and a half was
from seven to ten. Miss W — was a kind, mother-
ly woman, and made the school like a private
family. Charlotte led rather a lonely life here,
as she never took part in any of the games or
merry-making of the girls. She was most popu-
lar for telling stories, and, on one occasion, was
so vivid that she threw one of her listeners into
violent palpitation.

Miss Bronte left Roe Head in 1832, having
won the affectionate regard of her teacher and
her school-fellows. After her return home, she
employed herself in teaching her sisters. For
three years this life continued. Then on July 29,
1836, she obtained a position as teacher in Miss
W — 's school at Roe Head. Emily accompanied

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her as a pupil, but after three months of illness
and home-sickness returned to the parsonage and
the wild moors, which were so dear to her strange,
wild nature. The next place Emily held was a
school in Halifax, where there were nearly forty
pupils. Her life was a drudgery: hard labor
from six in the morning until eleven at night,
with one half hour for exercise.

During the Christmas holidays, the sisters
met at Haworth. Their plans for helping their
father were discussed. After the holidays the
two girls returned to their work. It was at this
time that Charlotte sent her first attempts at
poetry to Southey, and received so unfavorable
a reply. The same monotonous life stole on, and
Christmas of 1837 found the girls at home again.
Charlotte was in poor health herself, but she felt
more anxiety about Anne, who had a slight
cough, a pain at her side, and difficulty in breath-
ing. Miss W — considered it only a slight cold,
but Charlotte remembered Maria and Elizabeth
and felt that there was every indication of in-
cipient consumption. Emily gave up her Hali-
fax position at the end of six months on account
of poor health. Sick, Charlotte returned to her
work. Before many more months passed, she
was forced to return to Haworth for absolute rest.
She grew much stronger from tlie quiet, happy
life. She paid occasional visits to her two great
friends, and on one of these occasions met the
first man who proposed marriage to her. He was
quickly and kindly refused. This is St. John of
Jane Eyre.

In April, 1839, Anne went out as a governess.
Not many weeks after, Charlotte also obtained a
position with a wealthy manufacturer. Her work
was laborious, and the place most uncongenial
for so sensitive a nature. In July her engage-
ment ended. She returned to Haworth. A visit-
ing clergyman, an Irishman, was attracted by her,
and, after returning home, wrote her a proposal
of marriage. It was promptly refused. In the
latter part of September, she went to Easton with
her friend, and saw the sea for the first time.
The remainder of the year Charlotte and Emily
took care of the house, as Tabby, the servant, be-
came too lame to continue her duties.

In 1840 all the Bronte's save Anne, were at
home. Branwell liad never gone to the Royal
Academy as proposed, probably because of the
lack of means. He led a very dissipated life and
was another cause of sorrow and worry to his
noble sisters. On January tlie twelfth, 1840,
Cliarlotte received the news of the death of one

of her pupils and a school-fellow of Anne's. This
was a cause of great sorrow and depression to
them. During the leisure hours of this winter
Charlotte wrote, "The Professor."

Charlotte obtained her second and last
position as governess in March, 1841. It was
more congenial than her former position. Dur-
ing her stay, she had to go home once to see
Anne, who was declining in health. For this
reason, the girls desired to get a school where
they could all be together. Miss W — offered
them her school. For a time, they thought about
taking it; but finally the offer was rejected be-
cause Charlotte wished to have further educa-
tional advantages at Brussels.

At Christmas she left her situation, and in
February, 1842, Emily and Charlotte entered a
school at Brussels. It was conducted by a Mrs.
Jenkins. They studied French, drawing, Ger-
man and literature. Emily added music and later
gave instructions in it. But even here, sorrow
must come into their lives. Their dear friend
Martha sickened and died. Hardly were they
over this loss when word came from home that
jNIiss Branwell, their aunt, was seriously ill. They
immediately prepared to go home, but before
they started a second message came bearing tid-
ings of her death.

:, The following year Charlotte returned to
Brussels to study and teacli Englisli. Emily re-
mained at home.

Towards the end of 1843 Charlotte returned
to Haworth, because of her father's increasing
blindness. Emily and she were often together,
and they continually discussed plans for a school.
Their brother's deterioration took all the joy from
their lives. He was tutor in a private family,
and Anne was engaged as governess in the same
place. It was evident that something wrong was
going on. This came home to Charlotte forcibly
a few weeks later. She returned home from a
visit to a friend one evening, and found Branwell
at home seriously sick. A letter of dismissal
from his employer soon arrived. The next three
years of his life were taken up with intoxication
and opium-eating. He refused the very best
positions, for which he could have fitted himself
in two weeks.

The summer of 1846 brought greater sor-
rows. Mr. Bronte lost his sight almost entirely.
In August he underwent an operation, and was
almost cured. The rest of the year passed away
about as usual, with fits of sickness and depres-
sion for Charlotte.

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1848 was the hardest year for the little
family. It was surely Charlotte's calvary. Bran-
well disgraced them more and more by his ex-
cesses. On September the twenty-fourth, he passed
away. The grief of the sisters was very great, for
now they forgot all his weakness. Emily soon
after fell into a decline and in December died.
The afflction was greater from the fact that
Emily allowed no physician near her till about
two hours before she died. Then it was too late.
Anne was far from well. The progress of the
disease was slower than Emily's, but just as sure.
She died on May the twenty-eighth, 1849.

Tlie remaining incidents of Charlotte's life
are few. She visited London several times on
matters pertaining to her literary work. She had
continual trouble with her lungs, and was weigh-
ed down witli depression. On January twenty-
ninth, 1854, she married Mr. Nichols, her father's
curate. She only lived until the followin^*; March.
On the thirty-first she passed away, just before
slie was to become a mother.

The life of tlie Bronte familj^, secluded and
sad, could hardly fail to leave deep impressions
on the characters of its members. First of all
the bad effects of the seclusion has been somewhat
exaggerated. The quiet, secluded life of Ha-
worth, and the wild moors are certainly respon-
sible for that wild note that Charlotte strikes
so often. The faint outline of something weird
and a little superstitions can be traced back to
this wild north country. That was what Jane
Eyre heard: the voice of one in pain, miles away,
calling lier. But what would Charlotte and her
sisters have done had tliey been brought up and
educated in the whirl of London society? We
should have lost some of tlie grandest points in
tlie characters of these noble women. The world
has gained wonderful riches just from their mode
of life. The silence of their lives, the quiet, re-
tired country-parsonage left them much leisure
for M'ork and study — for profound thought. The
hopelessness that we see in Charlotte's life, surely
came from her life of seclusion and sorrows.
Emily, that stern, wild character, was just like the
moors themselves; while Anne would remind us
of a delicate little flower, solitary and alone, but
determined to grow on these wild moors. Who
ean help loving both sisters, as noble characters?
Our hearts must go out to the Bronte's when we
see their sweet resignation. Sorrow fell upon
them almost too fast for human endurance, yet
they never hesitated to say the grand and noble
' "Eiat." Charlotte looked upon a father ailing

and going blind, a drunken, dissipated brother,
two sisters, Maria and Elizabeth laid to rest with-
in a few month of each other, her aunt dying
suddenly, and then after a few years more Emily
and Anne leaving her to live her sad life all alone^
She was resigned through it all, and looked for-
ward to meeting her loved ones in a happier life.
At a young age, when happiness seemed just to
have begun for her, she too, departed from this

life. ■ ::^,(:\:ym--:;--^^

Literature was ialways a thing of great inter-
est to the Bronte's. From their earliest days
they would gather in the parsonage and write
and act plays. Charlotte has left us "Jane Eyre,"
"Shirley," "Villette," and "The Professor." The
rage for literary composition seized her very
early. Up to 1830, when she was only fourteen
years old, she had written many tales and poems,
a play, two romances. In 1840 she began the
first story since her child-hood. It was called
"The Professor." In the preface she herself con-
demns it. A volume of poems written by the
three sisters was published under their assumed
names in May, 1846. It made very little impres-
sion. Emily's work seems to have been best.
This book was followed by the publication of
three prose works: "Withering Heights," "Agnes
Grey," and "The Professor." The two former,
by Pimily and Anne, were accepted, but the latter,
Charlotte's work, was rejected. They met with
little success. While her father was under treat-
ment for cancer, Charlotte began Jane Eyre. By
October sixteenth, 1847, the book was accepted,
printed, and published. It made a great sensa-
tion, and all clamored to know the author. Cliar-
lottee, however, remained the unknown Currer
Bell for a long while. Helen Burns of "Jane
Eyre" is no other than Charlotte's sister Maria.
The Lowood boarding school is the school that
the girls attended and from which Elizabeth and
Maria were brought home to die. The bad con-
ditions of Lowood, according to Mrs. Gaskell,
have been exaggerated by Charlotte because of
the great sorrow she felt for the death of her
sisters.

Soon after the publication of "Jane Eyre,"
Charlotte began "Shirley." Shirley is Charlotte's
represeiitation of her sister Emily. Between the
writing of the first and second volumes, Branwell,
Emily, and Anne died. Charlotte sent it to the
publishers in September, 1849. It was a success.
She was soon discovered as its real author and as
Currer Bell. In November, 1851, she started
"Villette," but had great difficulty in finishing

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it because of lier illness. She finally published
it iii November, 1852. Again she had success.
Among tlie works of the Bronte's there is one lit-
tle poem we have not mentioned. It was written
by Anne just before her death and is most in-
spiring and beautiful. The spirit of it can be seen
running through tlie whole life of these beautiful
cliaracters.

"I lioped that with the brave and strong,
My portioned task might lie;
To toil amid the busy throng,
With purpose pure and high.

"But God has fixed another part,
And He has fixed it well:
I said so witli my bleeding heart.
When first tlie anguish fell.

"Thou, God, hast taken our deligiit,

Our treasured hope, away;

Thou bid'st us now weep through the night

And sorrow through the day.

"These weary hours will not be lost.

These days of misery, —

These nights of darkness, anguish— tost,-- /

Can I but turn to Thee.

"With secret labour to sustain

In humble patience every blow;

To gather fortitude from pain.

And hope and holiness from woe. ^^\,^^^ . ; ; :

"Thus let me serve Thee from my heart,
Whate'er may be my written fate;
Whether thus early to depart,
Or yet a while to wait.

"If Thou should'st bring me back to life.
More humbled I should be;
Miore wise — more strengthened for the strife
More ajit to lean on Thee.

"Should death be standing at the gate,
Thus should I keep my vow;
But, Lord, whatever be my fate,
Oh! let me serve Thee now!"

Then "the desk was closed, and the pen laid
aside forever."

No matter what faults may be found with
the Bronte's writings, the reading of their lives
is sufficient to convince one that they were noble,
earnest, and sincere characters. Sorrows came
upon them almost too fast for human endurance.
Yet each death or misfortune found them re-
signed to God's will. Charlotte had little sym-
pathy witli Catholics, but tliis is only because
she knew nothing about them. Her own ethics
and lier mode of living are decidedly Catholic.
Tliere is always a. deep sincerity in their writ-
ings. Charlotte made mistakes, but she always
tried to see the truth. She was as willing to ac-
cept failure as success as long as her best efforts

were given. Work was the standard of her life.
She was only satisfied when plying away at
something useful. She put her life into her char-
acters and tried to make them .something vital.
"You are not to suppose any of the characters in
'Shirley' intended as literal portraits. It wo I Id
not suit the rules of art, nor of my own feelings,
to write in that style. We only suffer reality to
suggest, never to dictate."

Charlotte was fond of Scott, and considered
"Kenilworth" the most interesting work he ever
wrote. Tliackeray, she admired greatly. The
second edition of "Jane Eyre" is dedicated to him.
She liked "Penrennis" very well, though she
thought the public would consider the last few
cliapters lacking in excitement. She heard
Thackeray's lectures, too. She says: Mr. Thack-
eray's lecture you will have seen mentioned and
commented upon in the papers; they were very
interesting. I could not always coincide with the
sentiments expressed, or the opinion broached:
but I admired the gentlemanlike ease, the quiet
humor, the taste, the talent, the simplicity, and
the originality of the lecturer." Writing about
"Esmond" she says "I am not going to praise
either Mr, Thackeray or his book, I have
read, enjoyed, then been interested, and, after
all, feel full as much ire and sorrow as gratitude
and admiration. And still one can never lay
down a book of his without the last two feelings
having tlieir part, be the subject of treatment
what it may. In the first half of the book
what chiefly struck me was the wonderful man-
ner in which the writer throws himself into the
spirit and letters of the time whereof he treats ;
the allusions, the illustrations, the style, all seem
to me so masterly in their exact keeping, their
harmonious consistency, their nice, natural trutli,
their pure exemption from exaggeration. No
second-rate imitator can write in that way ; no
coarse scene-painter can charm us with an allu-
sion so delicate and perfect. But what bitter
satire, what relentless dissection of diseased sub-
jects ! Well, and this, too, is right, or would be
right, if tlie savage surgeon did not seem so fierce-
ly pleased with his work. Thackeray likes to
dissect an ulcer or an aneurism ; he has pleasure
in putting liis cruel knife or probe into quiver-
ing, living flesh. Thackeray would not like all
the world to be good; no great satirist would
like society to be perfect.

"As usual, he is unjust to women, quite un-
just. There is hardly any punishment he does
not deserve for making Lady Castlewood peep

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through a keyhole^ listen at a door, and be jeal-
ous of a boy and a milkmaid. Many other things
I noticed that, for my part, grieved and exasper-
ated me as I read; but then, again, came passages
so true, so deeply tliouglit, so tenderly felt, one
could not help forgiving and admiring."

Tennyson's "In Memoriam," seems not to
have pleased her thoroughly. "I have read Ten-
nyson's "In Memoriam," or rather part of it; I
closed the book when I had got about half way.
It is beautiful; it is mournful; it is monotonous.
Many of the feelings expressed bear, in their
utterance, the stamp of truth ; yet, if Arthur
Hallam had been somewhat nearer Alfred Ten-
nyson — his brother instead of hisi friend — I should
have distrusted this rhymed, and measured, and
printed monument of grief. What change the
lapse of years may work I do not know ; but it
seems to me that bitter sorrow, while recent,
does not flow out in verse."

Charlotte read some of Miss Austen's works
and said, "Miss Austin, being, as you say, with-
out sentiment, without poetry, maybe is sensible,
real (more real than true), but she cannot be
great." Of course she had not read all Jane Aus-
ten then, and promised to read all her works and
see if she could not change her mind. Sincerity
was surely there. \";: ■: .;'/^'?' ■".'■^^■■t. ,•";:-.■;;■/;■:/;.:■ . :-:\V'-':

Miss Bronte has often been accused of losing
her head over a man Mrs. Gaskell thinks this ac-
cusation unfounded. I think Mrs, Gaskell goes
to the opposite extreme. There is a great deal
on the side of the former opinion;^ .^-i:^^^

Whatever may be said of the ideas of the
Bronte's, we must give them credit for honesty,
for a beautiful Christian fortitude in life's strug-
gles, and for an almost complete contempt of
earthly things with a firm aspiration for the
things that last. Their inspiring lives are grand-
er than all their works.

VISTA LIS

Rosy times when we are happy!
Livid times when we are biwe!
Ltirid times when we are scrappy
With all those we ever knew!
Chttmst why can't we aye be chappy —
Heatts and hands both leal and true!

Oh, the times of strife and sorrow!
Lo! they come to you and me!
Yesterday, today, tomorrow —
Matters not when strivings be!

Stand up like a man and bear it
Sturdily with might and main;
Never shirk, but work and share it, —
As it came, it comes again*

Always be on guard and heedful:
Never let a day go by
Tliat you have not helped the needful.
Cheered and charmed some passer-by*
Comfort grand when one is dying.
Memories good of times no more!
Then with Angels you're a-flying
On th' eternal happy shore !

— Bernard L. Kuntzweiler.

THE VILLA NO VAN

Slj^lma B Itonft^ 3|atr

John E. Collins

FRISBEE MIRTH had been experimenting
for years witli a hair tonic which would rid
the world of bald heads and make the Seven
Sutherland sisters look like a before using adver-
tisement. When perfected, the "Hair Help"
would make him a millionare — he hoped.

Aside from a muffled "Good day" and "Good
evening," the stooped, near-sighted inventor con-
versed with none of Mrs. Wrigley's paying guests
except Thelma Krater, a young stenographer,
whose sole aim to beauty was a profusion of pale
gold hair. She did typing for the old man oc-
casionally and once had the honor of beholding
the zealously guarded bottle of dark brown liquid
which Frisbee Muth declared infallible for fall-
ing hair. /■:■.■■■■'■ ■■■■^'':. -V.'v,;?^'.^'' .■-■■. ':■■''/:■'■' ■'■'■'■■^i'--^'' \- ,:'■,'.' ^- /;■■.;-

In the office wliere Thelma worked was a
dashing, black eyed sales manager. She centered
amber rimmed, blue eyes on him in mute wor-
ship; adored the dimple in his chin and the way
his black hair waved. One memorable day, he
remarked that he had never seen a more perfect
blonde than Miss Krater. Thelma thrilled at his
notice and immediately visioned a cosy, five room
apartment in a nice neighborhood, herself in a
fresh pink house-dress, gold locks carefully coiffed,
preparing delectable dinners for her black eyed
lord. She took extra pains with her hair: washed
it every Sunday, brushed it a hundred times and
imprisoned it in curling irons nightly ; built it in-
to a marvelous structure each morning.

Days passed. The hero of her apartment
dream took no further notice of her. Still, she
hoped on. In an evening paper, she had read,
that brown, black or auburn haired girls must
practice arts and wiles of dress and manner, in
order to captivate men, but the thrice blessed
possessor of golden locks had only to be a blonde.
She knew the sales manager admired her hair.
Perhaps he was too busy to talk to her. Later,
when the rush was over — it would be blissful
to have her own home — she was tired of board-
.,ing—

Then, Thelma noticed that her hair which
had always been long and thick, began to fall
out in alarming quantities; she could no longer

arrange it in the usual elaborate style. Franti-
cally she strove to retain her former below-the-
waist, luxuriant tresses. She spent an hour each
night brushing the pale gold strands and massag-
ing her scalp, bought various tonics advertised in
glowing terms. Still, her hair was thin, lifeless
and continued to fall out. What if it never grew
again .^ If it lost its beauty.'* She must make it
grow ! While she typed a letter one afternoon,
she thought of Frisbee Mirth's tonic — ^perhaps.,
that would help her! The old man believed in
its power — it might be good — worth trying any-
how. She would ask him that night at dinner;
she knew he would give it gladly.

Eight knights and ladies already graced the
Wrigley round table, when Frisbee Mirth took
tlie chair beside Thelma Krater.

"Good evening, Professor Hair Raiser."
Perce Hosley, the roly-poly barber, called across
the imitation nasturitium decoration. "How's

the boy?" ^-;''"-v:;-^ :'-.-V'-. ;-v:-""-'---^''-- 'v'^':-

"Tolerable." The old man fastened a mer-
cerized napkin beneath his flabby chin. "Deep
in my discovery."

"Watch out you don't get drowned." Harry
Silk, pale eyed, and sandy pompadoured, grinned.

The paying guests (eight dollars per) laugh-
ed loudly. Then the round table grew silent — as
to speech. The diners were busy with vegetable
soup.

Just after the widow Wrigley, plump and
beet-faced, brought in the bi-weekly rice pud-
ding, Thelma leaned toward her near sighted
neighbor and smiled sweetly.

"Any work you want done tonight, Mr.
Murth.?"

"Wh — wliat's that?" He came down to
earth; the white thatcli on his large head might
have been a bit of cloud. "Oil, no, not tonight."
Then he leaned closer and whispered. "I've got
it! At five twenty-five today!" His faded eyes
glisttered. "It means millions ! Millions!"

"Gee, whiskers!" Thelma's light eyes and
large, straight mouth widened. . "That's great !
Cert'nly is. Say, I was wonderin' if you could
spare a few drops — my hair's fallin' out something

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fierce ; fistf nils every night ! If it works, I'll give
you lots of free advertisin." Her laugh disclosed
crooked teeth.

"Impossible," The inventor stiffened. "I
must guard my marvelous discovery; especially at
this momentous time." ;

"But nobody'd see it. You could pour it on
yourself." She suggested.

"I can't run any risks." He said coldly,
drawing away. "I have only one bottle. I kept
adding and mixing without taking account of the
ingredients. It will have to be analyzed before
more can be made." He turned abruptly; began
talking to the grass widow at his right.

Thelma's petulant sallow face clouded. So
he was getting stuck up since he was going to
make good. The old fool ! After all the work
she did for him and never charged him a cent.
Pages of jaw-breaking stuff, she never heard such
words ! And when she asked for a few drops of
his silly old tonic he gave her the cold shoulder.
Mean old soak!

In her dimly lighted, poppy-papered room,
Thelma changed her yellow crepe de chine waist
and plaid skirt for a blue kimona; kicked off
stilt heeled grey pumps and put on worn-out ox-
fords, let down lier hair. She shook the blonde
strands out, lifted tliem from her scalp to see if
they had grown thicker, combed them carefully
and shuddered at the addition to the combings in
the pink celluloid receiver. She must do some-
thing ! If she lost lier crowning glory, the sales
manager would never care for her; lately, he
glanced quite frequently in violet-eyed, pink
cheeked Justine Fern's direction. A grim liglit
gleamed in her light ej^es, lier sallow face set de-
terminedl}^ Mean old Mirth. Maybe his old
stuff was no good anyhow; she hoped he would
never make a cent on it!

P'altering steps passed her door — old Mirth
going out.^ He seldom left the house. Had he the
tonic with liim.'' Maybe it was in liis room!
Somlieow, slie felt confident tliat it was all the
old man believed. If big words were any sign,
then it was surely wonderful. She'd like to try
it, all the others had failed,

Tlielma opened her door softly, glanced up
and down the cabbage scented, dimly lighted hall-
way, tiptoed down to Mirth's room, tried the
knob. Absent minded as usual, he liad left his
door unlocked. She slipped inside, poked among
the dusty books in the lower part of his wash-
stand — she had seen him hide the tonic there —

drew out a bottle of dark brown liquid and flew
to her room.

She brushed her hair religiously, scrutinized
it in the small mirror, tlien picked up the bottle.
No label on it — how much should she use? The
more the better, she supposed; might as well use
it all. The old man said he had but one bottle;
needed; tliat so it could be analyzed, A lame ex-
cuse ; it didn't fool her. He was too stingy to
give away a few drops ; she'd show liim. Mean
old skate ! If it made her liair grow, she would
confess and give him glowing testimonials — he
could use lier picture if he wanted — if not, she
shrugged thin shoulders, no one would be wiser.

Protecting her blue kimona with a grey-
white bath towel, Thelma poured the brown liquid
over her hair, wrapped another towel about her
dripping head and prepared for sleep. She left
the empty bottle :0'n fclie bureau — she woi^ld
throw it in a gutter on her way to the office next
morning.

. : At seven-thirty the following morning, Mrs.
Wrigley rapped loudly on Thelma Krater's locked
door. The attack of her big, red fists brought no
response, however. Strange the girl did not
answer — she always got up at seven, had break-
fast at seven-thirty. Well, there were buckwheat
to bake, if Miss Krater got fired for being late,
she couldn't help it. A final blow unheeded, the
widow thumped down to the smoky kitchen.

After breakfast, Mrs. Wrigley cleared the
table, and washed the thick dishes. As she drag-
ged flat feet in shapeless slippers across the dingy
floor, slie thought of Thelma, maybe the girl was
sick; she might like something to eat.

Again the landlady assaulted Thelma's lock-
ed door; without response, no reply. It was fun-
ny the girl did not waken ; such pounding was
enough to raise the dead.

Up the worn carpeted stairs, Frisbee Mirth
climbed wearily,

"Good morning, Mr, Mirth." She greeted
him cordially; a queer old duck but regular with
liis board. "You didn't come down to breakfast
and I made buckwheats special for you," V

"I regret my absence, but I was conferring all
night about my tonic, I forgot to take the bottle
with me, so I returned for it. The man wants to
have it analyzed immediately, "His faded eyes
glittered as he whispered: "Mrs Wrigley, it
means millions!"

"Gosh!" The widow stared in amasement.
"You, a millionare ! Gosh!"

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He started toward his room.

"Oh, say, Mr. Mirth," she called after him,
"would you mind helpin' me wake Miss Krater?
It's funny the way she can sleep through all the
racket I been makin'. Land knows I couldn't."

He added thin, violet veined knuckles to the
attack.

"It is strange she doesn't answer." His near
sighted eyes were screwed up in a puzzled man-
ner. "I think we should break the door open."

"Do you?" Her pop eyes were wide.

"I do." He said gravely.

They hurled themselves against the frail
pine door; it yielded readily. On the narrow

white bed lay Thelma Krater, apparently lifeless ;
bound from head to foot by a monstrous rope of
blonde hair ! Like a huge python the pale gold
strands, incredibly long and thick, entwined her
slim body, hung over the bed and swept the floor.
With feverish haste they uncovered her face, and
two blue eyes fluttered open. On the bureau
stood a bottle empty, except for a few drops of
dark brown liquid.

P'risbee Mirth stared, lifted the bottle, held it
to his nose. A sudden glow of ecstasy lighted his
face. Running from the room searched beneath
his mattress — there was the hair tonic. He had
the cough syrup in its place. The tonic was safe !

I|ta ^on

JOHN CROWLEY once a man of prominence
in engineering, retired some few years ago
to his home in Atwater. This little old village
sets in the Hudson Valley which accounts for its
many beautiful views. Here he spent the last
days of his life.

In his younger days', while he was engaged
in surveying land he met a young lady whom he
had married. One evening while Crowley was out
of his house a fire of incendiary origin had com-
pletely destroyed his residence. The ruins of
the conflagration were thought to have buried
his wife and two children.

Crowley discouraged and frantic went North,
where he could relieve himself of the great weight
on his mind. During his stay in the North he
gained his health and was able to renew his oc-
cupation. He remained here and accumulated
Avealth which he saved to a good advantage. One
day, while he was surveying land near a deep
embankment, he accidently fell and broke liis leg.
He never recovered from tlie effects of the fall
and he returned to his new home in Atwater,

which lie had purchased. The old engineer lived
alone with the exception of an old servant, Harris,
whom he brought with himself from the North.

Crowley, now wealthy had retired from en-
gineering. Daily he and his servant, who might
now be called his immediate friend, went roaming
through the woods, probably hunting and trap-
ping or some other past-time. This occupied his
morning time, while in the afternoon he either
read and smoked or applied himself to other
amusements. At night he would play his violin,
wliich he tliought a great deal about, and sing
beautiful songs of the wild North. This is the
manner in which he spent his old days at At-
water.

One morning a knock was heard at the door.
Harris went to the door to answer it and saw a
large built man standing before him. The strang-
er asked, "Is Mr. John Crowley at home?" Im-
mediately Harris escorted him to the parlor, and
summoned Crowley. The stranger introduced
liimself as Mr. John Crowley, the long supposed
dead son of the old engineer.

14 THE V I LLANO V AN

THE LORD'S PRAYER

O prayer of prayers! thy beauty still applat(se!
Thy words spell comfort^ quietude^ and love.
How oft to those transgressors of God's laws
Have you brought pardon from the throne above!

What mortal writer, orator, or sage
KUis ever dared compare his work with you?
No book, no tongue, no maxim fair will guage
The guide for man, in lines so choice and few*

The preface names Our Father and the place
Where he doth dwell 'midst saints and angels bright ;
He is a Father in the rule of Grace;
And in the rule of Nature, He is Might*

Then comes the first petition — that all men
May ever sanctify His Holy Name;
Not only by their words or flowing pen.
But by good deeds must they uphold His fame*

Next follows the petition, dear to all,-^
**Thy Kingdom come!" .The words so iSweetly sound;
They ask God's twofold kingdom — that the Hall
Of Life, in grace and glory may abound*

Now comes the cry, with meaning not unknown,
**Thy will on earth be done, as 'tis in Heaven!'' i;;^^
That like the angels, we, when works are shown, '

May place our trust in Christ — the Host unleaven.

And thy word seek more for mortal men:
They say, **Give us this day our daily bread;"
By this they show no time existeth when
We cease to need God's help> alive or dead*

Forgive our trespasses is thy next call
To God the King, who wields all powerful might;
And we, too, must forgive the faults of all
Before we can escape Hell's blasting sight*

Then, **Lead us not into temptation's way"
Doth fitly follow pardon's weighty plea;
These words ask help of God, to win the day
By steering clear of Sin's all-treacherous sea.

Thy last petition seeks to clear our path
From punishment of past and present sin;
For future evils, too> it soothes God's wrath
And helps us to the goal we wish to win*

The word **Amen" approves the words contained
Within this prayer as taught by Christ of old;
Two thousand years with us it has remained
And, till the end of time, first place will hold*

— Francis A. Rafferty

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Edw. J. Riston

A MILLION yellow blinking eyes flashed
out of the surrounding darkness meteor-
like, tumbled over each other, as the rushing
waters at Niagara, zig-zagged, stood still for
a moment, sjpelt out their messages and died in
the night.

In the rush and bustle of daily life we react
only subconsciously to the wonders about us.
Comparatively few realize the effect of arti-
ficial light on drooping spirits. We take for
granted the magical radiance, that brings cheer
and happiness to the civilized world, after the
orb of day has vanished behind the hills.

In theatres, restaurants, homes, churches and
wherever else man may congregate for com-
panionship, amusement or devotion, gleam my-
riad rays of brightness that replace the efful-
gence of God's sun.

Perhaps you have thought — or supposed — that
all lights were the same. Cogitate a few mo-
ments on the most popular colors and then ac-
company me along the path of the varied hues.

The pleasing effect of blue delights us in the
same manner in which a circus enraptures a
child. It lulls to sleep the despairing spirit,
promising surcease from toil and worry. In the
depths of desolate winter, we are transported by
hallucination to beautiful moonlit gardens — -
paradises of love and romance. The suspended
fairylands of ancient Babylon are subject to
our beck and call, entering or disappearing from
our imagination as we will them. Do not mis-
take me. I bar the alcoholic genus and its num-
erous relatives.

When we say we have the blues, it is merely
a figure of speech. We really mean that our
spirits are burdened with a sickly pink.
. Conjure the red variety. Haven't you ever
noticed their jjl^imulation.^ Why of coursei — -
after somebody has stepped on your pet corn or
talked about electing "Pussyfoot" Johnson Presi-
dent.

Ah yes, green. It isn't necessary to take a
correspondence course in sleuthing to notice the
prevalency of this well-known color in and
around police stations. They are not placed
there because all the cops are Irish — public opin-

ion notwithstanding. These emerald beacons,
soothe the most rabid criminals, making them
as Mary's lamb — before it swallowed dynamite.*

I am hastening to my doom. The aesthetics
are due for a rude shock.

A blare of trumpets. The heralds of science
proclaim our most striking color — yellow. You
have the secret. The key to the seductiveness
of an electrical display lies in your hand.

Scientists, ever willing to be inoculated with
a popular germ, are now spreading this aston-
ishing statement broadcast. In addition — don't
look incredulous — tliat mankind in a short while
will be able to acquire the D. T's by means of
color, effect. ;-■;"•;, ;v^/:'^-: ■':■^'^.' f:'':r.V''V' ■- ''

I think I can distinguish a faint murmur borne
on the breeze of Hope.

"P, for that purple moment!"

■* ■.:

The pleasure seeking tlirongs bathed in the
glare of the White Way raised an involuntary
gaze to a scintillating "Heinz's 57 varieties."

Even the jaded nerves of inured Gothamites
revivified and freshened. This was THEIR
world of which the electricial display was an
integral part. >'".;■

The cheerj'^ brightness sent warm blood pul-
sating through tired bodies.

Broadway in darkness is Main St. What
straightens sagging shoulders? Is it music .^
Yes, negligibly; principally, it is the miracle of
electricity.

Electrical sign ads liad seized popular favor
from their advent. Wall St. was tlie first to
sense the effectiveness of tliis mode of advertis-
ing and pounced upon the profits with an eager-
ness worthy of a better cause.

Many overfed plutocrats of the street could
have attested the lucrativeness of certain signs
flauntering the merits of a widely known brand
of "perfect chewing gum."

Bovine key pounders have parked enough
Spearmint in lower Manhattan to build a bridge
across the Hudson to Jersey. ;

Is there anyone that has not been fascinated
some time or other by these dancing ads.'' If

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any, do not raise your hands for you are well
known.

In this manner was the stage set when Avery
Jonathan Williams blew into the "Big Town."
Avery unconsciously emptied his pockets of hay-
seeds, as he gazed entranced and open mouthed
at a scene, which, to him, was more wonderful
than the paltry adventures of Aladdin.

He still retained a faint odor of cows and
Vermont pasturelands. A bumper crop of corn
colored hair that had long been ready for har-
vest peeped out from beneath a non-descript hat.
A face as round and bright as the rising sun
completed the glowing picture. He was as he
looked — a healthy, unsophisticated youth as in-
nocent as the morrow and as trusting as a new
born babe. ■''^-^'"; '■'■■

One glance at Avery, however, and the surli-
est grouch would go out of his way to lend him
a helping hand. For strange as it may seem
that vital and intangible spark known as person-
ality — for lack of a better word— emanated from
his. very actions. Tv:;-. ;/;:■;. ^■;,■-;,

To see him gawk at the Woolworth Building
with mouth agape and saucer like eyes was so
ludicrous that a mummy would scream with
laughter. And contrary to all precedent it did
instil in the beholders a desire to laugh AT
him but rather WITH him — just as a fond par-
ent enjoys the bewilderment of his young hope-
ful captivated by some ingenious toy. It gave
you a sneaking suspicion that the world was
a good old place after all.

The nearest Avery had been to a city before
tliis chronicled event was a postal card which
a nomad friend had mailed to him from Ho-
boken. His conception of a thriving metropo-
lis had been a general store and unlimited atmos-
phere.

As Avery worshipped at his shrine — the in-
spiring lights — he made mute resolve to some
day create such wonders.

A hurrying pedestrian giving him a rude
jolt brought him back to realities.

Avery had a married cousin living in the
Bronx at whose instigation he had left Ver-
mont to make a name for himself in a place
slightly more prosperous. To him, however, the
Bronx might as well have been Yonkers.

He crossed Broadway in some unfathomable
manner guided by that strange hand that pro-
tects the weak. Here he stood bewildered. He
shied away from the subway entrance as if it

were a yawning chasm emitting deep throated
roars of the horrors below. As the incoming
trains deposited their burdens and the exits pour-
ed forth a motley crowd, Avery gathered cour-
age. He had heard somewhere of a thing called
a subway and it lingered vaguely in his puz-
zled mind.

The lumbering buses and the overcrowded
surface cars meant nothing to him. They were
just a few more enigmas enveloped in this
clamorous nightmare.

Finally collecting his scattered wits he timidly
descended the subway stairs. :"

New York is no place for sluggards for out
of that feverish and seething cauldron emerge
wits as sharp as acid.

Belated clerks in a mad hurry to reach home
rushed down the steps. One of these collided
violently with Avery and sent him sprawling to
the train level. Here he was swept onward by
tlie surging tide, where again his guardian angel
saved him for grasped in a fierce grip was a
solitary nickel. He deposited the coin by in-
stinct and still in a trance, boarded the first
train that swept into the station. >

There was only one vacant seat. Avery star-
ing at it a moment awoke to find it occupied by
a grinning office boy who chortled impudently
"Say Rube, scrape the moss oifen yer back.
Crawl outer dem pertater vines and give dose
number fifteen's de air."

Avery smiled sheepisly. Wiping his perspir-
ing brow he observed with affected admiration,
"My those are right pert rings around your
eyes." The draught clerk squirmed uneasily
for those two crapes were due for number of
unwelcome questions. "Alright, Rube," he par-
ried good naturally, "You win de steam heated
collar button. Say where yer goin? Sleepy
Hollow or Brooklyn.''" Avery looked blankly
at his interlocutor. His lower jaw dropped and
queer noises issued from his throat.

P'inally a weak little gurgle became distin-
guishable. "I. . . .1 forgot the address."

The other went into convulsions. "O, daddy"
he slirieked "los' de address! — aint dat rich.
Say, Rube, tie a rope 'roun' yer neck and hang a
sign on yer chimly. Then lapsing into a sem-
blance of seriousness he gradually received an
idea of Avery's destination. And O, ye guar-
dian angels, "de lady" that boarded "Whitey
Lynch" was Avery's relative.. "Listen, Rube, did
yer ever bear o' Steve Brodie?" receiving a neg-
ative reply, Whitey added solemnly, "Well, yer

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got him lookin' like a tin Lizzie on Fi'th Av-
enoo."

Thanks to the assistance of Whitey, Avery
reached his cousin's, all expenses paid and two
noisy coppers rattling like skeletons in his poc-
ket.' ;;■ :'.:'/■:

The next morning Avery was up with the
chickens — or whatever arises at 5 A. M. among
Among the Manhattan Cliff Dwellers — and par-
taking of a hearty breakfast with his favorite
fruit — onions — as an appetizer he feet out in
quest of fame and fortune. : * ■■'

Basking in the smile of Chance he took a
downtown train and finally found himself walk-
ing along Sixth Ave. He never knew how he
got there and cared less. He had met with sev-
eral jeering rebuffs but nothing daunted, he
sauntered along whistling some ancient lullaby.
At the corner of Twenty Ninth St. an enormous
sign attracted his attention: y

Wire to Me to Wire.

Avery with a broad grin on his face entered
the establishment of "Uand Me" alias Paddy
Mulligan. Paddy took one sniff of Avery's en-
chanted breath and hired him on the spot. Ac-
cording to Paddy's creed anyone that had the
supernal gall to eat onions in these days "of
autermobiles and predig'st'd breakfast foods
had the makin's of a man." '

Many years have gone by since Avery hit
"Noo Yawk." It is a matter of metropolitan
history how he rose by leaps and bounds until
he became the greatest electrical ad designer in
America.

Let us bridge over a span of years and peep
in at "Bill" — for such his newly acquired friends
call him — as he sits at his desk. He is wearing
a natty sport suit and a rah ! rah ! tie. His upper
lip is adorned by a well waxed "football mus-
tache" — eleven on each side. Immaculate hair
suggests a small fortune spent in tonsorial par-
lors. Corpulency has begun to trace its gener-
ous lines about his waist. His good natur^
face is essentially the same save for hard lines at
the corner of his mouth and changed eyes. The
latter have lost the Jaughiny Icarelessneiss of
adolescence. They are serene, steady and a lit-
tle thoughtful.

Tlie elaborately appointed office and an army
of clerks proclaim the enterprising business man.
And that Bill is not without the troubles of this
tenacious two fisted type is attested by the angry
frown that wrinkles his brow. •

A freckled face ofl!ice boy flits into Bill's pres-

ence and announces a visitor. He can see
"Bring him in" form on his lips.

G. A. Hapwood, President of the Cluster
Grape Juice Co., is ushered into the sanctum
sanctorum. His expression is grave. A crisp
greeting is exchanged and they settle down to
business. Hapwood opened the conversation.
"Williams" he rasped "my situation is intoler-
able. Both of us are the laughing stock of New
York. You'll have to do something and that-
quick!"

A hot angry flush mounted Bill's face as he
nodded assent. "I tell you Hapgood, I'm at my
wits end. My head is pounding like a boiler
factory and — without result. Give me a week's
time. If I can't find a solution by then I'll have
to admit defeat."

Hapgood rose. There was a veiled threat in
his tones, "Well see you find a remedy or. .. ."
his voice trailed off significantly.

Bill lingered in his office long after the busi-
ness district was dead. He paced the floor,
moodily glancing from his windows ever and
anon to watch variegated craft glide up and
down the Hudson like monstrous fireflies.

It was well toward eight o'clock before he
closed his office door with a resounding slam and
left for the battle field.

A hasty and half hearted bite partaken in a
nearby restaurant and he was ready for the fray.

He walked feverishly along Whitehall St. un-
til he reached lower Broadway.

Myriads of lights advertising every conceiv-
able commodit}'' were strung in fantastic design
along the roofs of the towering sky scrapers.
Nearly all these ads were the products of Bill's
genius but tonight he felt no elation. There
was a dull throbbing pain in the back of his
head and a strangely tired feeling crept into the
very marrow of his bones. Reaching Fulton St.
he took the subway. He alighted at Times
Square and wearily ascended the stairs.

New York was shedding the lethargy of day-
light. The "smart set" were commencing to jam
the more popular play houses. Recklessly
gowned women — putting trust and a fervent
prayer in sadly insecure brooches — were ac-
companied by immaculately attired men. It is
the glare and surface indication of happiness
tliat makes New York the Paris of the New
World. It is the old, old story of the moth and
the flame.

. Bill was subconsciously aware of the gay
crowd. He had not proceeded very far when a

THE V I LLANO V AN

torpedo shaped Stutz drew up at the curb and a
youth decked out in raiment that beggared Sol-
omon hailed him. The sporty one followed Bill's
line of vision and grinned broadly. " 'Lo old
man," he greeted clieerfully "when did you join
the Crepe Hangers Union?" Bill slowly turned.
"Greetings, Jimmy," he muttered and continued
to stare into the air. Jimmy followed Bill's
gaze a second time and laughed boisterously.
After his mirth had somewhat subsided he plead-
ed, "C'mon Bill, drown that sob stuff." The
"Merry Widow" is the ticket tonight. When you
lamp that vision second from the end, front

row right " Linking his arm in Bill's

he started to push through the crowd. But Bill
was adamant. "Nothing stirring tonight, Jim-
my" he protested firmly. "I have to slip over a
K. O. on Iron and Wine or I'm likely to take
the count myself." Jimmy cast his eyes aloft
once more and nearly collasped in a paroxysm
of laughter. "Well, ta ! ta ! Bill" he gurgled,
weak from his appreciation of a huge joke.

Bill sought the protection of a convienent
archway and relieved his feelings by a few well
chosen words. He had ample reason for cussing
everybody and one person in particular.

High above his head two gigantic electric
signs reared aloft their flaming heads into the
surrounding darkness. On his right was Cluster
Grape Juice and the left Watson's Iron and
Wine. In the Grape Juice ad reposed a beauti-
ful girl combing dazzling golden tresses, pausing
now and again to cast and entrancing smile at
the confused mass far below. At her side stood
a sparkling punch bowl rimmed with shining
gold. Ever and anon she held lightly in dainty
fingers a radiant wine glass filled to the brim
with the purple nector of Bacchus. A few sips
and it was emptied.

Opposite this lovely maiden and gazing in-
solently into her sweet face was a hairy mon-
trosity standing haughtily in the ad displaying
Watson's Iron and Wine — a panacea for all evils
from a broken heart to a lost coUar button.

This Tarzan shaped nightmare was twenty
feet tall, with shaggy head, fierce eyes and
enough hair sleeping on his great chest to stuff
two or three mattresses. He flexed terrifying
muscles, strutted about as king of all he survey-
ed and altogetlier acted like Tarzan calling his
mates to feast on a strangled lion. But this was
not all.

The abode of Miss Grape Juice was some feet
lower than that of the missing link. Most of the

time she was completely overshadowed by • his
fantastic form.

Crawling in the depths of the canyons hun-
dreds of feet below innumerable ants beheld the
following scene. ■;■":■/,■'-:: -■^^■;.;y''.^--;^v';;;'v--^?^: ^r;;^.: '■■ 'V':''

A demure damsel of Venus like symmetry and
grace — ^broken arms barred — raising a stem like
goblet to ruby lips. But before the purple fluid
could stain the dainty mouth the hairy one inter-
vened. She seemingly entranced by his startl-
ing figure emptied her goblet into the atmos-
phere and proffered a bewitching mouth for him
to generously fill with a crude portion of Wat-
son's panacea. It was clearly a case of Beauty
and the Beast. '^

This phenomenon was made possible by the
relative position if the signs. Tarzan because
of the height of the building on which his do-
main reposed held the whip hand.

And New York laughed. It is ever appreci-
ative of a quip at the expense of celebrities and
it relished this one keenly.

Theatre crowds looking upwards grinned gaily
at the ludicrousness of the Grape Juice ad. Night
after night the throngs paused to exchange wit-
ticisms about Miss Grape Juice.

The Shuberts were said to be growing bald
from worry over loss of patronage. Even the
papers devoted column of space to it.

Bill was the butt of the jibes and indirectly
"old vinegar face" Hapgood figured. Bill foam-
ed and frothed at the mouth and gnashed his
teeth in rage and despair. Not only was he
playing the role of a star comedian and tick-
ling the risibilities of a cajoled public, but his
earning capacity and liis enviable reputation
were in jeopardy.

He fumed and fussed, neglected his appear-
ance and an eternal cigar was crushed savagely
between strong teeth.

Bill had one of two alternatives to choose from.
They floated before his tortured imagination
and beat sharp tattooes on his worn out nerves.
The way in which lay salvation was to deflect the
liglit of tlie other sign, but this presented, as
yet unsurmountable obstacles. To elevate the
Grape Juice ad would necessitate insecure sup-
ports and endanger public safety. To lower it
would be to place it completely in the shadow of
tlie other. The remaining alternative was to
take it down; but the thought was unbearable.
It was downright suicidal. „ /

If Bill as forced to take down his sign he was
through. He might as well hit the trail for Ver-

T//£ VI LLANO VAN

mont and start all over again as nursemaid to the
cows.

Two days, peopled with horrible nightmares,
passed. Bill's force tiptoed in constant fear of
their jobs. "Freckles," the irresponsible office
boy, alone relived the tension. Coming in from
his lunch hour he would burst into the office with
eyes bulged out so that you could hang a cane
on them, a dilapidated cigar thrust into one cor-
ner of a capacious mouth and a tie knotted some-
where around his solar plexis. Glaring around
for a moment as if challenging anyone to laugh,
he would stride up and down the office like a
Tiger at bay. Finally Freckles able to contain
himself no longer, would collapse into the near-
est chair, as weak as a rag and tears of sheer
enjoyment pouring down his cheeks.

At the sight of Freckles, the males stuffing
handkerchief into twitching mouths, would re-
semble a number of furnaces ready to blow off
steam. The females would often mistake the
ever ready nose polish for a charlotte russe.

Bill divided his time — at least twenty out of
every twenty-four hours — between watching the
gall and wormwood being poured down his
throat and gazing wrathfuUy from his office win-
dows.

It was Friday night. If some sort of a make-
shift wasn't devised by eight o'clock the follow-
ing evening the jig was up.

All day Bill and his corp of expert electricians

had been experimenting. When the lights lit
up the dusk all was as it should have been-^
Iron and Wine was still supreme.

Bill paraded Broadway glancing skyward
ever and anon. He was impervious to the kid-
ding of his friends and answered their sallies
with enigmatic smiles. A contented smirk play-
ing at the corners of his mouth crept up his face
and resolved itself into twinkling eyes.

Saturday dawned clear and brilliant. The
half holiday spirit permeated the atmosphere
and bolstered up jagged nerves.

Daylight merged into a faint stealthy dark-
ness uneventfully.

At eight o'clock in the balmy June twilight
the dancing lights began their gambols. Lo
and behold ! Broadway rubbed unbelieving
eyes and then — peal upon peal of merry laughter
rent the warm air.

Miss Grape Juice had been tilted upwards
towards Tarzan and the gleaming yellow lights
surrounding her like a halo, baffled his brilli-
ance. Beside the triumphant maiden, a glitter-
ing garbage can was receiving the Iron and
Wine which the Ape man was so generously
offering her. And now she was pouring the
sparkling grape juice down his capacious throat
like the swirling waters at Hell Gate. '

It was a grand night for Bill, A smiling moon
beaming down upon an unmindful city winked
a rougish eye.

THE CHILDREN OF THE MIST

Wc are the Children of the mist,
Dwelling on lone, high mountain peaks,
To «s the voice of nature speaks,
In Songs which but the soul can wist.

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
In Highland HiUs of green and grey.
Where none save proud, strong hearts can stay*

We sing the age-old battle songs.
The sad sweet tunes of life and death.
On us is breathed eternal breath,
About us ptjrest beauty throngs*

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
In us God placed the secret old,
To none that secretes ever told*

White dawn, red noon, or green twilight,
Each brings to us the mellow rain,
That chants our ancient tunes again.
And gives our hearts their delight.

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
In our souls love is the sole lord.
For love we hate the tyrant horde*

Beneath the oafc, the pine, the yew.
The Sidhe do hold their Belteain sport.
And sailing into their blue pOrt,
Their ships come cargoed with the dew*

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
By silver streams where salmon leap.
The Washer of the Ford does reap*

THE V I LLAN OV AN

Macfarlanes lantern in the nighty
The heaven^s toatch of fame in day,
Above oMt brooding summits play,
Reveal to «s the face of light.

We are of the Gael,
Alban, Innisfail,
We see the human heart of ma%
And love it as none others can*

We are of the Gael,

Alba% Innisfail,
To \i& life's higher, nobler things.
The harmony of heaven brings*

We are begirt with mystery.
We are the makers of great dreams,
Forever dreaming, yet it seems
None better know the world than we*

Under the tired, weary stars,

Our Seers and heroes roam the hill.

And drink from every magic rill.

The wine which heals the heart's deep scars.

We are of the Gael,

Alban^ Innisfail,
We love our scented, hilly wood.
Crowned by the sky with a blue hood*

The heather of our hearts is fired.

By the memory of dear times.

By war's blast, and by love's sweet chimes.

Thus we have gained all we desired*

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
Unto our solitary home.
The seven winds of heaven come*

In ages past our fathers came,
From that fair land which Aengus sings.
Yet Christ the Druid to us brings
Column and Phadrig, the soul's flame*

We are of the Gael,

Alban, Innisfail,
To us birds, fishes» mamals list.
We are the Children of the Mist*

Liam Shan Seorsa MacEudmom*

Bealtain, 22*

Vol. VI

APRIL, 1922 >

No. 4

WILLIAM A. O'LEARY, '22

Alumni
HOWARD M. THOBNBURY, '22

lEJittanal loarli

.A00nrtatf Ebttnra

lExctimg^B
ROBERT EVANS, '24

(CnlUgt Nntf0

CHARLES A. BELZ, '22, Editor
CHARLES A. CALLAHAN, '23

AaaiBtant iE&itor

JOHN p. DONOVAN, '22

Ati|(ptir0
ALFRED KENNY, '23

IFacnltit Slrpttnr
REV. JOSEPH E. HYSON, O. S. A.

AdurrtiBittg

EDWARD DIGNAM, '24
GEORGE CASEY, '25
PHILIP HOLAND, '25

IBuBtttPBH fltanagi^r

JAMES PURCELL, '24

Ulterarg Ahuinrr
CHARLES M. MAGEE, Ph.D.

(dtrntlattutt

CHARLES McCLERNAN, '23
PHINEAS VIZE, '23

iEJitfnml

ESPRIT DE CORPS

WE HAVE often wondered why men, after
having been closely associated one with
the other for a number of years, after having
lived within the shadows of the same walls with
interests in common, have separated and dis-
persed at the expiration of their term of associ-
ation, nevermore to unify and clothe themselves
with tlie strength of organization. And should
we not wonder, for it seems incredulous that asso-
ciation of such an intimate nature does not create
a bond of mutual interest so strong and lively
that tlie commingling of circumstances of the
worst type can not prevail against it? Particu-
larly is this apparent among college-bred men,
thougli we can advance no logical reason for it.
Reason there must be, however, for no effect
exists which cannot be traced to its ultimate
cause. The interests of the world outside are
manifestly numerous and diverse; it is conceiv-
able that the individual members of a class may
be engulfed in a swirl of circumstances such that
intercommunication is rendered practically im-
possible. We pass this fact over as forgivable,
as beyond human control. There is, however,
the other extreme, the thoughtless, careless,

blameworthy disregard of old memories, of
pleasant associations, of days spent in the pur-
suit of common ideals. Life could be made
much brighter for those who are prone to for-
get, if only they would give these mellow mem-
ories a chance to creep back in the idle, restful
moments of a busy life.

But why this effect? Purely there is some
remedy, some hope for a possible elimination of
this condition. It is nothing more than an in-
fectious malady, controllable in its embryonic
stage. We cannot place much hope in a change
of existing conditions; rather must we concen-
trate our endeavors on the prevention of a con-
tinuation of them. In a small measure, perhaps,
we may hope that such an attempt will mitigate
tlie intensity of this disregard, among "grads,"
of their Alma Mater. ^

Essentially there is something lacking, some-
thing which was not nurtured and developed
when tile opportunity was present. There is
lacking that spirit of tlie unit, which character-
izes any well ordered body. It is a hardly defin-
able quality; it is that which incites men to do
great things, to sacrifice their tenderest posses-

T H E V IL L AN OVA N

sions, yes, even themselves, for the good of the
unit; it is the esprit de corps. The cultivation,
the fostering of this we must look to. The seed
once sown will develop into something real —
something whicli will bring about the mucli-
needed and long-hoped for change, and God
grant that day is not far distant.

Let us try then, to instill some of this spirit
into the units among us. Let us each do our
own share in the cultivation and development of
a better-organized undergraduate jbody, of a
more unified class, one which can make the power
of its organization felt not only within itself, but

also against exterior influences. It is here in col-
lege that the "class spirit" must be developed
and moulded; it is too late when college days
are over. An institution is know by its alumni
and its alumni is no stronger tlian the individual
classes. Let our aim, then, be the sowing of the
seed of interest, of love for Alma Mater — a love
which should be in the heart of every "grad"
and which should force him even against the im-
pulse of his own will to come back, if not in per-
son, at least in spirit to the scenes of the happiest
days of life.

THE ENGINEER AND CULTURE

THERE is no other question, perhaps, which
is more widely discussed than that which
relates to the broader education of the modern
engineer. The present age has become more
exacting in this matter; it is beginning to en-
courage a more liberal education in arts in cor-
relation with technical training. The need for
it has been felt for some time and the dawn is
beginning to appear.

The engineering profession has been making
rapid strides in the last few years. There have
been movements afoot to protect the profes-
sion as far as possible from incompetents, and as
a result of this propoganda we have at present
in a number of states License Laws by which
certain standards must be met before one can
presume to practice the profession. In short,
the engineer is beginning to become modernized.
Certain factors, which previously were consider-
ed unimportant in an engineer's training, are be-
coming recognized as highly essential and among
tliem we have a more liberal education.

The advantages of a liberal education for
an engineer are perhaps not so apparent. The
old theory was that an engineer dealt only with
material things, with industry's implements and
nature's forces. The modern trend of thought
has brought about a revision of this theory. He
is being more and more recognized as an or-

ganizer, as one who must be able to direct ef-
ficiently a human organization. Such a task
requires a knowledge of the social sciences, a
keenness of judgment and amplitude of mind at-
tainable only through a study of the liberal auts.
His education, then, must depart to a certain ex-
tent from his technique.

An engineer is a specialist of the highest
type and as such he is subject to the evils and
pitfalls of specialization. It is this very practice
that is the direct cause of narrow mindedness
among technical men; and this is something
which a liberal education will render non-ex-
istent. At this point we must mention the fact
that it is extremely difficult to combine a liberal
and scientific education. Engineering courses
are necessarily intensive. It is absolutely neces-
sary^ tliat the technical man should first master
his trade; then and not until then are other
things in place. The whole question resolves
itself into a definite conclusion that present-day
engineering education should be rounded out
in such a way that non-essentials will be elimin-
ated as far as is practicable and replaced by
cultural subjects where such substitutions is pos-
sible and considered beneficial. The advantages
of this, though perhaps not visible on the surface,
are consistent witli wliatever additional effort
it may entail. '

I — W. A. O'L.

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While it is not customary at Villanova to
dance during the Lenten season, it is always a
busy time for the various society and club com-
mitties who are planning things for after Easter.
Several dates for dances have already been de-
finitely announced. Reading the signs of the
times, it is easy to predict that the few weeks re-
maining of the school year will abound in social
acti vities. :.•;■;■.■:■ ■■■V>:V',v/ - ■■':.;.'■:>.■■■- ^■,:-

The Freshmen are already joyously begin-
ning to count the days to vacation. The Seniors,
more solemnly, and perhaps more regretfully,
are beginning to watch the sands in the glass ebb
low. But a few short weeks, and all will be over,
trunks will be packed for the last time, the last
meal will be eaten, the last walk to the station
will be taken, and friends will part, perhaps never
to meet again. But just at present, those thoughts
are not quite so prominent, — class-work is press-
ing, and the graduation thesis takes many an hour
that others devote to pleasure. It is surely too
early to brood over farewells at this time, but the
thoughtsi, will come when class-pictures, year-
books, caps and gowns, diplomas, and other last
day details are under discussion.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

On Wednesday night, the 22nd of March, a
large class of candidates were initiated into the
First Degree of the Order. The degree was ex-
emplified by a team from the Chester Council.
Both the Second and Third Degrees will be held
before the termination of the school year. There
are plans now developing for inter-council ath-
letics. We have long been waiting for something
of this nature, and we are anxious that these
plans will soon crystallize into something de-
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SOPHOMORES

A re-election of Sophomore class officers was
lield owing to the resignation of its president, Mr. \
James Walsh, wlio felt himself unable to do jus-
tice to the office on account of his many other
duties All classes sincerely regret his action, and
greatly appreciate the work he has done during
his leadership of the class of 1924. The class
officers at present are:

Paul McCluskey, President; Andrew Mc-
Cann, Vice-President; Chas. P. Gaffney, Sec-
retary; Walter Riordan, Treasurer; Frank Flem-
ing, Sergeant at Arms.

In their annual basket ball game with the
Freshmen, they defeated them by the score of
22-17. .i |j

A Smoker was given in the Recreation Room
on the night of March 31. The entertainment
committee provided a very good program, the
most enjoyable feature of which was the boxing
bouts between O'Malley and Sweeney, and Pick-
ett and McClaren.

The Class of '24, is making every endeavor
to excel the "Soiree" given by the Sophomore
Class of last year. It was unanimously agreed
that the "Soiree" last year was the event of the
season, and we are certain that '24 has a difficult
task to outshine it.

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Because of delayed plans, Villanova did not
open this season for inter-collegiate boxing, but
lier boxers. Tommy O'Malley, Frank Pickett,
Geo. Burns, and Paul Longua will compete in the
Middle Atlantic A. A. U. to be held on Wednes-
day, March 29th. On Monday, March 20th, Tom-
my O'Malley, Villanova's lightweight, was victor
in the inter-city championships held at Cleveland,
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LAMBA KAPPA DELTA

The Lambda Kappa Delta (Pre-Medical)
fraternity will soon hold the formal opening of
its new club room in the College basement.

Preparations are being made for a post- Len-
ten formal Dance, and a date will soon be an-
nounced for the event. ;

Manager Derwin very ably piloted the bas-
ket ball team through the season, and his efforts
for the team were rewarded by the showing they
made.

With the opening of the base ball season, the
inter-class base ball league is being formed, and
the L. K. D. will be represented as in basket-
ball.

EPSILON PHI THETA

Tlie Epsilon Phi Theta will very soon an-
nounce the date of its post-Lenten Dance. Judg-
ing from the popularity of its previous dances,
there is little doubt over the success of this one;,

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The Phi Kappa Pi is very much elated over
the showing of its basket ball team in the Inter-
Fraternity League. They have suffered only
one defeat, and have beaten every other team in
tlie league. With such a record, they are unques-
tionably tlie favorites for the championship.
Special mention must be made of Bueche, Lynch,
Reed, Hertzler, Coffin and Coach Laughlin.

ATHLETIC MANAGERS

At a recent meeting of the Athletic Associa-
tion, Harold Blanchfield, '23, was elected first
assistant manager, and William Poplaski, '24,
was elected second assistant manager of base ball
for tliis season.

Mr. John E. Riordan, '23, who has been as-
sistant manager during the basket ball season
recently completed, will succeed Howard Thorn-
bury, '22, as manager of basket ball for the sea-
son of 1922-'23.

STUDENTS MEETING

On P'riday, March 17th, the students of the
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Depart-
ments were the guests of the Philadelphia section
of tlie American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The meeting consisted of an inspection tour
of tlie new Delaware Plant of the Philadelphia
Electric Company, at Beach and Palmer Streets,
at tlie annual students meeting.
Philadelphia. At 6 o'clock a buffet supper was

served at the Engineering building of the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, followed by an inspec-
tion of the Engineering laboratories of the Towne
Scientific School of the University.

Addresses were delivered later in the even-
ing by Mr. W. L. Saunders, President of the In-
gersoU-Rand Co., and by Mr. D. Robert Yarnall,
member of the committee on relations with col-
leges. The subject of Mr. Saunder's address was:
Forty-six years out of college. Mr. Yarnall spoke
on the value of membership in a National society.
Motion pictures were furnished by courtesy of the
Sanford Riler Stoker Co., showing the combus-
tion of a boiler furnace.

The American Society of Mechanical En-
gineers extended its invitation to the students of
Villanova, through Professor Morehouse, who is
a member of the society.

STUDENT COUNCIL

One of the recent inovations of the School
of Technology is the Student Council. It is to
consist of four members, a representative from
each class, and is to act as meditator between the
student and the faculty. The classes are repres-
ented as follows:

Senior ...... . iv ........ ; . .Harold Bueche

• Junior ...:....:..;,.. C. Joseph McNally

Sophomore .......... Edward Z. Hanlon

Freshman .............. George D. Casey

BOXING

Since Tommy O'Malley, the Inter-collegiate
lightweight champion and captain of the 1921
boxing team of the University of Pennsylvania,
has matriculated at Villanova, boxing has taken
a new impetus and has become one of the leading
attractions of the entire student body. Several
fine bouts have been staged recently, but the ban-
ner night was on March 10th, when the following
matches were offered :

Young "Phila. Jack" O'Brien vs. Tommy
O'Malley.

"Villanova" George Burns vs. "Irish" Mc-
Donald. ''■.-■;;■;

Frank Sullivan vs. Paul Donnelly.

"Bennie" Bass vs. "Marty" Somers.

"Chick" Weasey vs. "Kid" Callahan.

Captain Tommy O'Malley, of the boxing
team and his squad are entered in the Middle
Atlantic Amateur Championships, on Wednesday,
March 29, 1922. The squad has been training un-
der the able tutelage of "Philadelphia Jack"
O'Brien and Jim Naulty

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NEW SCHOOL FOR STAMMERERS

J. Stanley Smith, A.M. L.L.D., President of
the Alumni Association, has recently been the
recipient of many congratulations because of the
success wliich he has obtained in his practical
method of curing speech defects, particularly
that of stammering, Mr. Smith has been interest-
ed in the difficulties of the stammerer for many
years, and has devoted much time and study to
the various corrective systems, which have been
practiced in this country. After much experi-
ment he feels that in the Kingsley Method, which
he has originated, he has found the best practical
way of dealing with the problem, and of curing
speech defects. In the Kingsley Plan, which
adopts the Kingsley Method, he has established
more than a mere school. In it he has incorpo-
rated special club features for practical work
which have proven successful. The Philadel-
phia newspapers have given much space to the
monthly dinners of the club, most of the speakers
at which are members of the school who were or
liad been stammerers. Many proifiment profes-
sional men liave enrolled as pupils in the King-
sley Metliod, and it is chiefly to the success, wliich
they have achieved and tlieir enthusiasm that
the new method owes its growing popularity.
Recently the Federal Vocational Board approved
the method for the teaching of tlie soldiers under
its care. The school of which Mr. Smith is the
Founder and Principal is located at 1215 Wal-
nut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

, The VillanoviAN extends its congratula-
tions and best wishes for the success of the new
venture.

Among the names of those who recently
passed the State of Pennsylvania examination
for admission to the practice of law, we find that
of Frank Murray, '19, and Joseph X. Rafter, '07.
Frank Murry is a Junior in the Law School of
the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Rafter is
a Professor in the Business Administration
course at the college.

At the recent convention of the united Dem-
ocratic Party of the State of Pennsylvania, it
was decided to present the primaries a ticket
which includes the names of Charles D. McAvoy,
'98, L.L.D., former United States District At-
torney, as tlie party's candidate for Lieutenant
Governor. :

The Editor of Alumni Notes takes this op-
portunity to send an appeal to each member of
the Alumni for material to be used in publication.
The department was instituted primarily to keep
members informed of the activitiesi of others. We
realize that after graduation, classmates become
detached in pursuing tlieir various activities and
many times some are in doubt as to the place and
occupation of others. The Villanovan in it's
circulation reaches each Alumnus and thus much
information may be acquired through its medium.
If various members of the Alumni would send to
us any articles, which they tliink would be of
interest to others, we are certain that this de-
partment could be made a more interesting factor
for all concerned.

Therefore, if each member would consider
these facts seriously, we are certain the efforts

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of this department will not have been in vain,
and the ViLLANOVAN may become a factor of
greater interest in your lives. Pleasant mem-
ories of your time spent at Villanova may be
recalled and what is finer than to hear from a
classmate..

A^mong recent visitors at Villanova, were
John W, Jones, J. Howard Tyrell and Frank
Braham,

OBITUARY

On the morning of January 7, 1922, occurred
the death of James Kane, at his home in New
York City. Lieutenant Kane, as he was known,
was a member of the Police Force of that city,
and by his death is lost a man of sterling quali-
ties and an official of high standing.

To Alfred Kane, a son and member of the
Class of '19, The Villanovian Extends its
deepest regrets.

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ALTHOUGH in outlinning our policy for
this department in the October number, we
resolved to take up at greater length three of
our contemporaries and criticise the contents of
each of the three, before going on to a briefer
treatment of several other exchanges and a thank-
ful acknowledgement of the receipt of the re-
mainder, we may, perhaps be pardoned for dis-
gressing from this policy this month enough to
devote our principal consideration, — not to three
whole issues, but rather to three articles found
in them, — to follow out a train of thought sug-
gested by them, to devote some attention to the
great whole, of whicli each of the articles men-
tioned, has to do with some part. We are confi-
dent that the importance of the subject involved
is enough to justify our digression, for this month,
from our announced policy.

That very Catholic-minded, but at times
very illogical Anglican, Dr. Ralph Adams
Cram, in his Gothic Quest, enumerates a list of
some of the more notable apostles or, at any rate,
forerunners of what he calls the New Age, who
appeared in the England of the nineteenth cen-
tury. The New Age of which he speaks is the

epoch of tlie great Restoration, the true Renais-
sance, the real Reformation, — now, more than
ever, since the final and definite conquest of its
arch enemy, Germany, in the process of forma-
tion and development, — in which Restoration,
a restoration to "Catholic consciousness," Dr.
Cram, together with such great thinkers as Dr.
Walsh, Theodore Maynard, Hilaire Belloc and
Mr. Chesterton, sees the only possible alternative
to the complete destruction of European civili-
zation, the only possible cure for the cataclysmic
misfortunes of individualism, capitalism, and ma-
terialism inflicted on Europe and on the world
by the Higli Renaissance and the following
Pseudo-Reformation. Although Dr. Cram's
list begins no farther back than with the name
of Newman, it is generally conceded that the
leaders of the great Romantic movement at the
beginning of the last century did not fail to do
tlieir part in preparing the way for the full flow-
er of the movement towards the New Age, with
their scornful rejection of the forced, self-con-
seious, artificial literature of the eighteenth cen-
tury.

All of which long-winded paragraph may

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serve, perhaps, as an introduction to our critic-
ism of the three essays on prophets of the New
Age, which are found, among others of similar
subject, in the Exchange at hand. We cannot
help remarking that it seems an encouraging
sign of the times that contributions to College
Magazines, especially the Catholic ones, should
be found dealing with some of the exponents in
literary form of the great Movement to which we
referred above. Of those under consideration,
three, — on Shelley's Adonais, on Dante Gabriel
Rossetti and on Newman, — seem especially worth
while, not, perhaps, because of very great in-
trinsic merit, but as indications that Catholic
students are being stimulated to an appreciation
of the leaders back to all that was best in Medi-
aevalism, — as essays on subjects that may right-
fully claim our attention in an especial manner.

The short article on Shelley's "Adonais" in
the February Villa Varian, scarcely does more
than to open up the subject or rather, to call it
to the attention of such as naay re'ad the article
?.nd attract them to a careful perusal of the work
discussed, and perhaps, to some of the other pro-
ductions of Shelley. The writer compares the
"Adonais" with Milton's very similar elegy
"Lycidas" using the very happy figure of the sol-
emn peal of an organ to describe Milton's tone,— ^
as distinguished from that of Shelley, which is
called "the tender quiver of a violin." Shelley's
deep, magnificent love for his friend Keats, his
philosophy of death, his poetic realization of the
great truth of the soul's immortality, his almost
prophetic intimation of his own death which fol-
lowed so soon after the completion of the poem — •
fll these aspects of Shelley's greatness as mani-
fested in "Adonais" are recalled by the writer.
But why, it may be asked, — associate Shelley
with tlie representatives of that school of thought
which we have been treating? The answer is
not far to seek to any one who realizes Shel-
ley's appreciation of, and love for, — sheer, utter
Beauty, — for are not Beauty and Truth, insofar
as they may be attained in his vale of tejtrs,^
the ultimate objects of the great movement to
which Dr. Cram has given the name of the Gothic
Quest?

Tlie essay on Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the
February number of the Prospector, a quarterly
from Mt. St. Charles College, Helena, Montana,
treats, more at length and more thoroughly, —
another of the great voices that arose in nine-
teenth century England to call the attention of

their contemporaries back to the happy days
when Europe was Catholic. After a brief sum-
mary of his life, the author gives us some account
of his connection with the Pre-Raphaelite Bro-
therhood, and of the influence of that body on
the cultural life of England. There follows some
detailed account of the literary and artistic pro-
ductions of the Brotherhood, and the essay closes
with a touching word picture quoted from Wil-
liam Bell Scott of tlie last moments of Rossetti,
in which, reputed Agnostic as he was, he called
with true Mediaeval fervor for the benefit of
sacramental confession and absolution. Our
chief criticism of this article is that it hardly has
enough to say about the great Pre-Raphaelite
Brotherhood,- — its spirit, its aimsi, its influence.
When we consider how much has been written
about the Oxford Movement, the great sister of
Pre-Raphaelitism, it seems that in an essay on
Rossetti, there would be room for a more extend-
ed account of that movement with which he was
90 intimately associated and which can scarcely
be said to have been called to the attention of the
reading public so well or so eloquently as has
been the case with the Oxford Movement. How-
ever, considering its limitations, the article is
very well written and entirely worth while.

The last of the three essays to which we are
devoting the greater part of our attention this
month is that on Newman, which is also con-
tained in the February number of the Villa Mari-
an. Here again we may remark without any
reflection on the writer, that the article is worthy
of attention not so much because of its intrinsic
merit, which is by no means small, but in virtue
of the importance of the subject, of the possible
inspiration to a further study of this subject
that may be the result of reading tlie article.
After some introductory remarks on the spirit
of romance, that permanent, influence, to some
degree, at any rate, upon the literary work of
every age, the writer calls Newman the em-
bodiment of this highest romance. She brings
in Canon Barry's famous aphorism that "Ro-
mance is homesickness for the Catholic Church."
She then proceeds to give some account of New-
man's life and of his immortal works. We very
much doubt whether many sober critics will coin-
cide with the writer's opinion that the Via Media,
the Grammar of Assent, and the Apologia "com-
prise the extent of his lasting doctrinal accomp-
lishment." No one questions of course, the value
of the great Apologia, and perhaps the Gram-

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mar of Assent should be included in the cate-
gory of Newman's "lasting doctrinal accomplish-
ment/' but surely the Via Media, which however,
well written it may be, is, after all tlie exposi-
tion of a tlieory whicli the autlior liimself was
afterwards compelled to give up, — surely this
is not to be preferred to tlie essay on Develop-
ment, at any rate, in any Catholic estimation
of tlie lasting wortli of Newman's doctrinal writ-
ings. Then again, althougli the essay is entitled
"Newman, the Man and His work," — there is
practically no advertence on tlie part of the writer
to tlie tremendous influence of Newman on his
own and subsequent generations. Surely this,
if anj'^thing, was the "work" of Newman. How-
ever, some excuse for the sliortcomings of such
an article is to be found in the very magnitude of
tlie subject, in the treatment of the life and work
of one who was perhaps the leading English
prophet that has stimulated men to launch forth
on the high endeavor of the Gothic Quest.

Aside from the articles criticised above, the
Villa Marian and the Pros))cctor are well-writ-
ten and creditable, altha the Prospector, with
only four ])urely literary ocuntributions, may
scarcely be said to come uj) to the standard for
a quarterly.

The Georgetown College Journal for January
which was late in coming to us, is in general up
to its usual high degree of excellence. It is worthy
of note that, of the eight poems and essays in the
number, four are the work of one writer, in the
case of whom it must be admitted his being pro-
lific does not seem to have prevented him from
producing very creditable work. A very well-
written essay on "The Origin of Ryhme in Mod-
ern Verse" seeks to establish the thesis, tl\at we
are to attribute the rise of this very becoming and
useful, if not necessary adjunct of modern verse,
to Celtic origins. Our chief criticism of the Jour-
nal is that it is weak on stories, — as it contains
but one in the January number. If this depart-
ment were built up, — the Journal would be able
to take a surer position in the front ranks of Col-
lege Journalism.

We also wish to make grateful acknowledge-
ment of the receipt of the following Exchanges:

The Boston College Stylus, The Fordham
Monthly, St. Vincent College Journal, The Via-
torian. The Alvermia, The l)e Paul Minerval,
The Reveille, The Mountaineer, The Si)ringhill-
ian, The (jonzaga. The Soloman, The Pebble,
Forest Eeaves, The Triad, Orange and Black,
Tlie Vincentian, The Eawrence High School
Bulletin and the Radnorite.

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VILLANOVA, 20; LEBANON VALLEY, 3J

v\ x St. Patrick's day proved to be unlucky for

^ ' ftv"^ Varsity basket ball team, which lost its

(vM final game of the season to Lebanon Valley Col-

V lege, at Lebanon, Pa. The varsity was much

handicapped by the loss of three regular mem-

v: bers; Ryan, Gray and Pickett, all of whom were

■on the sick list. The game was interesting des-

: pite this fact, however, and much credit is due to

the second string men for their efforts.

Laughlin and Sweeney starred for Villa-
: V ViOwai, while B. Wolfe and Homan were the main-
:: stays of the Lebanon team.

Villanova i-

Lebanon Valley

Sweeney ; forward

Cohen

Lynch forward

W. Wolfe

Krieg : . center

B. Wolfe

Loughlin guard

Carlen

Beuche guard

Homan

Substitutions — Foley for Loughlin;

Fowen for Cohen.

BASEBALL PROSPECTS

On March 15th, the initial call for varsity
base ball candidates, was issued by Coach Mc-
Geehan. Nearljy for!ty men jhave respionded.
Due to tlie cold, inclement weather very little was
accomplislied durijig the first (week. ' Among
the veterans of last year's team to report for prac-
tice were Captain McDonald, Hertzler, Meader,,
Sweeney, O'Donnell, Cronin, Ryan, and Con-
nolly. Of the new candidates who are showing
up well, are Bradley, Clifford, Dora, P'ord, Sayer,
Young, and Duggan.

That the outlook for a very successful sea-
son is very promising is evident from the large

number of candidates tliat appeared for practice.
The pitcliing staff, with Sweeney and Meader,
veterans of last season, augmented by Sayer, re-
puted to be the best High School pitcher of Hart-
ford, and Jim Duggan, the star performer for
Brooklyn Prep, team of last season, will aid
Coach McGeehan materially and he will hardly
find any weakness in his pitching supply.

McDonald and Hertzler, last year's back-
stops, will undoubtedly do the bulk of the receiv-
ing again this year. Clifford, in case of necessity,
can be brouglit in from the outfield.

Tom O'Donnell, first baseman on last year's
varsity, will again handle the inital sack. His
stick work is improving, and he will be a big
factor in winning games. Bradley, a new man,
is the candidate for second base. From the form
lie shows in practice he will undoubtedly merit
the position. Ryan and O'Brien at shortstop
and third base respectively will complete the in-
field. With but one outfielder remaining from
last season it will be necessary for Coach Mc-
Geehan to build up this department. Connolly
will take left field., and positions in right and
centerfield will be filled by the most promising
candidates. As there are quite a number of can-
didates for these positions it will be extremely
difficult, at this time, to pick the men from such
as Ford, Clifford, P'oley, and Kreig.

Witli this material on hand Coach McGeehan
will be able to pick a representative nine that
will compare favorably with any otlier college
nine that will be encountered this season.

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June, 1922

VILLANOVA COLLEGE
Villanova, Pa.

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Rev. Francis A. Driscoll, O.S.A.
President of Villanova

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BOARD OF EDITORS

William A. O'Leary, C. E. '22 ,.. . Editor-in-Chief

Associate Editors
Charles A. Belz, C. E. '22 Harry S. lUieclie, E. E. '22

Charles A. Callahan, '22 Robert Evans, '21

Howard M. Thornbury, Ph.B., '22 Art Editor

Martin J, McDonald, Ph.B., '22 Business Manager

James Purcell, '24 Assistant Business Manager

Hubert Langlois, '23 Staff Photograplier

James Miles, '21 Staff Artist

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C'liarlcs A. Callaliaii, '22 KoIxtI I'Aaiis. '21

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Officers

Martin J. McDonald President

Elmer M. Hertzler Vice-President

Howard M. Tliornbury Secretary-
John P. Donavan Treasurer

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Class History

^^T"!' IT wouldn't be for the fellows here, you'd never see me around this
I place again, take it from me." I heard this rather startling declara-
"^ tion not so long ago from one of our engineers who had the blues
or a "flunk," or some other trifling incident. Though it was just a meaning-
less outburst of feeling, it contained the germ of one of the biggest things
of our college life. However rosy our comedians, scenario writers, and
journalists picture a four-year "vacation" at college, there are a great many
things that are gulped down only because the fellows are with us. A good
"crowd" carries us smoothly over the rough spots just as (they say) a good
wife isi the very best of antidotes for Despair in the journey through life.

The "bunch-spirit" is not the same as "school-spirit," the latter is chief-
ly dependeint on things outside of the individual, while the former arises
spontaneously out of the hearts of the fellows themselves. Two fellows en-
tirely antagonistic to each other may be united in school-spirit, but they are
never united in the same "crowd." A strongly knit together band can
build cities and move mountains; a few men bound together with the great-
est ties of loyalty built Villanova, and the same still haunts the buildings
it erected.

After four years of life in the midst of a gang of regular fellows, and
guided by Father Frank Driscoll (who is the best one of them all), the
graduating class is about to go, each one a regular, honest-td-goodness he-
man. It wasi the crowd that made things a pleasure, and it was the crowd
that lielp to blot out quickly the inevitable sorrows that must come in a
four years crowded with incidents. The faces of the crowd will never leave
our memories, even though we may never see them again.

In 1918, when the only correct shade for gentlemen was khaki, '22,
the "War-Babies" was born. Villanova impressed us more as a barracks
tlian as an institution of learning. Classes and professors were only of sec-
ondary importance, a prefect was a thing quite beyond our conception,
Lieutenant A. B. Scott, and hisi staff of lieutenants, Love, Lowrie, Brown,
P^air, Nace, and Blanchfield introduced to us the new word "discipline," and
tlie introduction was not a gentle one. The days were full ones, from the
sliivering roll-call in front of the flag-pole at Reveille, to solemn Taps that
Bugler Lyons sounded from the Bridge at night. In retrospect, it all seems
wonderful, but at that time it was quite different.

'22 will never forget the days of the "flu." Classes were suspended,
and likewise all military formations, because all that were not actually
sick were required for a thousand kinds of necessary detail work. Guard
Duty (at the gates with wooden guns), K. P., and hospital duty alternated
so rapidly that we sometimes wished the "flu" might get us — just a little
bit. Father Dean, Father Driscoll, and Lieutenant Scott were tireless in

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SENIOR CLASS

Officers

M.irtiii ,1. MrDon.ild I'rcsidciil

I'.liiH r .M . I icrt /Icf N'icc President

Howard M. 'I'lionihurv Secretary

■ loliii 1'. I)()iia\aii Treasurer

7 // /. /■//./. I \ () r .1 X

Class History

£i M I' IT wouldn't 1)1 lor tlic fellows licrc, von'd ii('\fr sec luc .•iroiiiid lliis
I place ;iii,'iiii. t;ike it Ironi me.' I lieMi'd this r;itlier stMrtliiiu deelMr.'i
tioii not so loiin' aii'o I'roin one of our eiiii'iiicers wlio had the hints
or a "Hunk," or some other triflinii' incident. Tlionuli it was just a meaninii'
less ontburst ol reeliiiu,. it contained the ii'enn ol one of the hiyjifst tliinji's
of our eollesi'c life. However rosy our comedians, scenario writers, .■iiid
journalist.^ picture a four-year "vacation " at eolle<>'e, there are a urcat many
thinn's that are ii'iilpcd down only hecausc the fellows are with us. .\ yood
"crcAvd" carries us smoothly o\ cr the r()ui>h sjjots just as (they say) a li'ood
wife is the \ fry best of antidotes for Despair in the jouriuy ihrouuh liie.

The "hunch spirit " is not the s.inie as "M-lioolspirit, ' the latter is chief
Iv dependent on thiiii>s outside of the iiulividual, while the former arist s
^pcntaneously out of the hearts of the fellows thenisehcs. Two i'ellows en
tirely ant/ijionistie to each other may. he united in school spirit, hut they are
iu'\er united in the same "crowd. " .V j-troiiii'ly knit tosi'ether hand can
huild cities and move mountains; a few men hound toiicther with the ureat
est ties of loyalty huilt \'illanova, and the same still haunts the huildinys
it erected.

After four years of life in the midst of n uauu' of reuular fellow^, and
U'uided hy i'ather l'"rank Driscoll (who is the hest one of them all), the
jiraduatinu' class is ahout to i>,(!, <'ach one a rejiular, honest touoiulness he-
man. It w.'is the crowd that made thinjis a pleasure, and it was the crowd
th;it help to hlot out (piickly the ine\itahle sorrows that must come in a
four years crowded with incidents. The faces e.f the crowd will never leax'c
our memories, e\'en tlioui>h we may ne\cr see them a^ain.

In l!)IS, when the only correct shade for iifutlemen was khaki. '.;•_',
the "War Hahies" was horn. N'illanova impressed us more as a barracks
tli.'in as an institution of Icarniui''. (lasses and professors were oid\' ol sei'
oiulary import/ince, a prefect was a thiui;,- (piitc ix'vond our conception
Lieutenant .\.. H. Scott, and his staff of lieutcn;ints. l,o\c. I.owrie. Brown.
I"'air, Nace, and HIanchfield introduced to us the luw word "discipliiu'," ;iiul
the introduction was not a nentle oiu'. The days were full ones, from the
shiverint!,' roll call in front of the tlau' pole at Keveille. to solemn Ta))s that
l^uji'lcr Lyons souiuled from the Hridyc at uiyht. In retrospect, it all seems
woiulerfid, but at that time it was (piiti' diil'erent.

22 will never fori>et the days of the "flu. ' (lasses were suspended,
.•Mul likewise all nii.'jtary formations, because all th;it were not a.'tuallv
sick were recpiired for a thoiisaiul kinds ci' lucessary detail work. (iiiard
Duty (at the iiates with wooden iiuns), K. 1'., and hospital duty alternated
.so rapidh- that we sometimes wished the "llu" miii'ht yet us- jusl a little
bit. I'allu'r Dean, I'atlier Driscoll, and Lieutenant Scott were tireless in

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their attentions to the sick, and to all the mass of routine work connected
with the establishment of a military post. The days they spent at the desk,
and the nights they spent among the sick. (The very first case of the epi-
demic here was discovered by Father Frank, who was the Prefect of
Studies;- — in the dead of night he carried in his own arms the stricken man
from his room to the infirmary; the next morning he himself was victim of
the germ.) Mainly on account of their unceasing vigilance, the efficient
work of the doctors and nurses, and the care that was taken to treat each
case on the appearance of the first symptom, there was only one death from
more than a hundred cases.

After the Armistice, when there was no longer a probability of being
summoned for active duty at the front, interest in military things gradually
waned. As in other units, there were a great many who came, not to a col-
lege, but to a training camp. And witli the prospect of an early discharge,
their only thought was Discharge. Of course, the spirit was contagious, and
even on the part of the officers, discipline grew less exacting. On the last
day, the only way the non-coms succeeded in getting the fellows out of bed
was by sounding the fire-alarm. And the response was rather too slow for
reality at that. Finally, on December 11th, the Corps was officially disband-
ed, and everyone was allowed to go home until the after the Christmas holi-
days.' z^-, ■ ■.;

On the third of January we came back, this time to Villanova College.
It was then that the 'class was actually born into the collegiate world. Father
Dean was now the Commandant; Father DriscoE and his staff of prefects
now saw to it that we obeyed regulations. This new life seemed at first
one of luxury indeed. There were no more reveilles, no more assignments to
K. P. duty, no more making of beds, scrubbing of floors, room inspections
for imaginary dirt, — the new order of things was almost unbelievable.

Through the efforts of Father Dean and Lieutenant Scott, a unit of
the Reserve Officers Training Corps (R. O. T. C.) was instituted, and those
who had found military life enjoyable were glad of continuing their educa-
tion in soildierly accomplishments. Lieutenant Scott remained with us as
the Officer-in-Charge.

The difference in administration was a marked one. The upper-class-
men quickly took us in hand and put us through the various degrees of the
Ancient and Eternal Order of the Hobble Gobb?e. Any little bit of swell-
headedness that might have survived army days was quickly discovered
and taken out of us. Professors, classes, and religious exercises assumed a
new importance in our life. Much had been missed during the months previous
to Christmas, and it required busy ^lecture hours and lots of preparation to
make up before June what had been lost. The sections, of course, were not
nearly as large as they had been, owing to the fact that comparatively few
of those who were here during the S. A, T. C. had returned for the second
term. Due to the earnestness of those who did come back, the judicious
arrangement of schedules and the co-operation of faculty and student body,

THE VILLANOV AN 11

June found us exactly in that place where we should have been after a
normal year.

The R. O. T. C. unit spent six weeks in training at Camp Lee, Virginia,
and those days will never be forgotten by the ones who attended. The Fall
brought them ba^k to school sun-browned, lean, and hard. Father Dean
was still President, Father Harris, Prefect of Discipline, and Father Frank
DriscoU, Vice-President and Prefect of Studies. During this year. Father
Harris was transferred to North Troy, N. Y., and Father DriscoU for the re-
mainder of the year assumed his duties.

The first event of importance in thisi, our Sophomore year was the
visit of Cardinal Mercier. He was received here with great ovations of
welcome ; the grounds were crowded with people from all the country around
who came to see the great Cardinal; the two companies of the R. O. T. C,
composed chiefly of the class of '22, formed the Guard of Honor.

The problem of introducing the Freshmen into college ranks properly
and with fitting ceremony was as usual the particular task of the Sophomore
Class, and it might be said that few classes have ever had the privilege of
managing in their infancy, a better class than '23. (Even today, we look
with pleasure on our work.) : v

In the spring of our Sophomore Year was founded the Villanova Col-
lege Chapter of the American Association of Engineers. This organization
was introduced into the school to provide a means of contact for our student
engineers with the engineering world outside.

And once more June came, and vacation, and an aU too quick September.

The Finals of the Sophomore year had caused a high mortality; there
were many vacant places at roU-call when we began our career as the Junior
Class. It was just prior to our return that Father DriscoU had been chosen
President of the College, Father O'Meara, Vice-President and Prefect of
Discipline, with Father Grelis as the Prefect of Studies. If the student
body had been asked to choose its own College President, or had been asked
to select for itself a Prefect of Discipline, there is not the slightest doubt
but that the very same men would have been chosen. Father Frank had long
before taken his place with the long line of cops, firemen, presidents, gen-
erals and other heroes; and Father O'Meara's smile had from the very
first moment won everyone of us as a friend unconditionally.

With this change in Administration, Villanova's phenomenal growth
began. One of Father DriscoU's first acts, was to divide the college into
departments, placing at the head of each, a Department Dean who was
entirely responsible for the operation of his department. This one step was
an enormous stride toward rapid expansion and a never before dreamed of
efficiency. The effects were apparent almost immediately. Father Grelis
was created Dean of the Classical Department, Father Fink, Dean of the
Pre-Medical Department, and Professor Humphrey, Dean of the School of
Technology, and all the energies of these men were bent towards systematiz-
ing and organizing the work of their respective departments. A perfect

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coordination of classes and scliedules, and an almost complete elimination
of those troublesome things known as "conflicts" was an immediate result.

On October 28, 1920, Alumni Hall was dedicated. Tliis day marked
the completion of a work that had engrossed the attention of tlie authori-
ties for many years past; there were many difficulties to be overcome, there
were many obstacles to be si^rnjiounted, before finis could be written to the
undertaking, but the same sipirit that had acquired Belle Air, the same spirit
that had built Villanova, that same, spirit of dare and do triumphed in the
beautiful Alumni Hall. Its dedication was made one grand gala day. Not
since before the war had there been such demonstration of class spirit. The
day was chosen for the annual Freshman-Sophomore Football game; the
Alumni Banquet was given in tlie gymnasium that occupies the ground floor
of the east wing; there was a dance in the evening, — the otherwise idle
hours of the day were devoted to class fights. The Juniors, of course, were
in all of it, and fared probably no better, and certainly no worse than the
others.

In May of this Year, the Villanova College Council (2288) of the
Knights of Columbus was establislied. The first three Degrees of tlie Order
were conferred on a class of candidates composed exclusively of college
men, during this month. The Third Degree is still spoken of in knight-
hood circles, and those who were admitted on that occasion have had a rare
good fortune. Perhaps no other single thing in the liistory of the College
has had such an immediate and far reaching effect in College activities.
The establishment of the council supplied a want that has long been felt,
that is, the need of one great big organization including the whole college,
and in which all students can meet as brothers, be they engineersi, classicals,
philosophers or pre-meds. The Knights of Columbus do not dominate Col-
lege activities, but they are evident in everything that is done, and where
anything at all is lacking^ the knights are there to supply the want.

There was but one da,rk cloud in the clear sky of June, — the resignation
of Professor Rowland. I*rofessor Rowland had won a friend in every stud-
ent, — to '22, he had become a near idol. His departure caused a bitter grief,
but the memories he left with us, and the ideals he gave us will always be
amongst our most sacred treasures.

June once more brought witli it the dream of every spring-fevered
youth, — Vacation, yes, and this the last. But there was no vacation for
Villanova. One more innovation that the class of '22 had the distinction of
witnessing is the Summer School. After we departed, nuns from all Orders
and from all parts of the country began to arrive to attend the Villanova
Summer School. And the co-ed, the very thought of whom would have
shocked Villanova a decade ago, found lier way liither. Tliis class indeed has
witnessed miraculous transformations.

During this summer also, tlie Scliool of Business Administration was
created. A course, in Radio Operation was added to the curriculum with Mr.

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Rafferty, O. S. A. as instructor. Two new Recreation rooms were outfitted
in the basement; tlie Machine Shop was completely remodeled; the Dynamo
Laboratory was moved from the basement into the west wing of the college
building where formerly had been the Gymnasium ; the Photometry Lab-
oratory was moved to the room behind the Dynamo Laboratory, and the
old Photometry Laboratory was converted into a Photography Laboratory.
The Physics Laboratory was moved from the Main Floor to the Second
Floor into wliat was formerly the Library. X'^^ Electrical Testing
Laboratory was enlarged to fill the entire north side of the ■ Main
Floor. A new reception room was furnished on the Main Floor; the
Library was moved to the Monastery wliere more space wasi available; the
Study Hall was converted into a Drafting Room ; and the old Drafting
Rooms were made into Chemical Laboratories. The old Chemical Labora-
tories on the Main Floor were added to the Assaying Laboratory. Special
mention must be made of Mr. Ratt'erty who devoted all his time during the
summer to enlarging and improving the Radio station in preparation for the
coming school term. The college building was completely repainted, many
of the class-rooms were remodeled, and a tile-fioor was laid in the corridor
of the Main Floor. All these things were going on while we were away
during the summer vacation months,— when we returned in September it
was difficult to recognize the school as the one we had left in June. AU
these improvements speak eloquently of tlie energy of those who were re-
sponsible for them. The tendencies are toward a greater Villanova, but
sometimes the advances are so rapid, the changes become quite startling.

Finally, after a very brief summer we found ourselves again back at
Villanova, now dignified Seniors. What a vast difference it makes. For the
first time the .^ong school year appears too sliort. Just a few^ months of
study, just a few examinations, and we leave Villanova forever. Involun-
tariljr, we sometimes think, — this is tlie last time I'll do this, or, this is tlie
last time Fll witness that. No matter how much we dislike doing a thing,
if we have grown accustomed to doing it, the last performance of that act
always brings witli it a feeling of regret.

Soon we will go out to represent Villanova. A grave responsibility
lies on us. P'our years we spent under her fostering care, and just as our
bodily growth proceeds by almost infinitesimal in:rements of tissue, so we
have been growing, not by large doses of lessons and much reading of text-
books, but by small additions of strength-fibres to our character to make us
strong, to our wiUs to make us will to be just, and to our hearts to make
us want to love God and Truth, and to our intellects to make us, not know-
ing, but wise.

The year hag passed all too rapidly, and here we are at graduation.
We have learned much from each other, we have both given and received,
and when we part, we part each to the other a debtor.

THE VILLANOVAN

The real history of the Class cannot be written on the pages of a printed
book, but It IS written on the hearts of all of us, and just as we study history
to trace cause from effect, and for guidance in future problems, let us from
the history of our brief life here together, draw our inspirations to guide us
m the future,

— Charles A. Belz

THEVILLANOVAN 15

History of Athletics of the Glass of '22

WHEN we take a retrospect of the activities of our class during the
last four years, well may we be proud of our members for their
participation in athletics. Those men have brought credit not
only upon our class, but also on Villanova, which means so much to us who
have spent our college days under her guiding hand. We realize that in
whatever sport they participated, footba?,l, baseball or basketball, they
fought for Villanova, first, last and always.

Our Sophomore year was not without its struggles on the gridiron.
The annual game between the Sophomores and Freshmen was bitter and
hard fought on both sides. The result was a tie score, but we feel that we
should have been conceded a moral victory.

As we gaze down the line of men in our class who have won the covet-
ed "V," we glow with pride and satisfaction that our numbers were great.
Hugh McGeehan, perhaps, the cleverest athlete at Villanova in many a
day, captained the Varsity Football Team in 1920, He did it in a manner
becoming a true son of Villanova and we wish on this occasion to extend to
him our deepest appreciation for his splendid work. We give due credit
to Elmer M. Hertzler, who captained the Varsity Football the following
season. Elmer has won his letter both in baseba'l and football, having stood
behind the plate in many a bitter struggle. Joseph McCarthy will not soon
be forgotten for his four years work which was concluded with the cap-
taining of the Varsity Footba?l squad of '21. Many of our members includ-
ing Marty McDonald, Paul McNamara and Harold BlanchfieM have distin-
guished themselves both on the gridiron and diamond. Marty's efforts
were rewarded by his teammates when he was chosen to lead the Varsity
Baseball squad for the season of '22.

James Kennedy has held the office of President of the Athletic Asso-
ciation for the past two years, and under his guidance the Association has
surged forward in its work. Howard Thornbury managed the Varsity
Basketball of '21-'22, the second season for this sport.

William O'Leary, who has been so active in every activity of worth
at the Coillege held the position of Manager of the Varsity Baseball Team
of '22.

All the members of the class of '22 hope that those members of athletic
ability will take the same interest in the affairs of life that they did while
at Villanova. May they pursue their professions and business careers with
the same indomitable spirit, which so splendidly characterized their days
at Villanova.

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MARTIN JOSEPH MacDONALD Water bury, Conn,

<'Marty" ''Bandy''

Base Ball— 2, 3, 4

Captain Base Ball — 4
, Football— 2, 3, 4

^ Basket Ball Squad— 3

AIvafc« Silver Loving Cup — 2

Knights of Columbus

President Epsilon Phi Theta

President J 922 Class

Belle-Air Staiff, Advertising Manager

|Y/|ARTY could not find a school to suit him until he came to Villanova.
-•-"-*- IJke the rest of us, he liked it here and j)itched his tent for keeps.
Marty's first try for a collejyc wa.s Holy Cross; he was a catcher for the varsity
there, which is equivalent to saying that Marty was a great ball jilayer
already "way back." From Holy Cross he took a big jump south to Auburn
College, Alabama. Here, Marty was a regular of the Auburn football team
that won the 1918 Alabama State championshij) — which gives him a big repu-
tation as a football man. At last Marty arrived at Villanova where lie main-
tained both reputations as a base ball and as a football star. His very first
season here Marty won the "immense" silver loving cup presented by Mr.
Alvarez, of Cuba, for all-around best man on the base ball team — and well
he deserved it.

Marty is not quite as little as Mickey Blanchfield, but he isn't much
larger either — the two of them were the midgets of Villanova's 1921 famous
"pony back-field."

But our little "Bandy" is not as popular as he is on account of his
achievements— it is his personality that gains him a friend in every one he
meets. Tliere is no one who has a more winning way with umpires and
referees and other officials.

Marty has the qualities of a born leader (and some day when he is teach-
ing a little country school somewhere, this will stand him well); this is
evident ivoiw the fact that he was chosen captain of the base ball team for
the season of 1922, and has for the last two years held the office of president
of the class. He is also president of the Epsilon Phi Theta.

THE V I LLANOV AN

CHARLES ALBERT BELZ . . • Manayunfc, Philadelphia, Pa.

"Charley"

R« O. T. G (Military Science Prize)

Secretary Phi Kappa Pi

Secretary and Treasurer, R« C H. S. Club

Football Squad— 2, 3

Mathematics Medal— 2

Secretary A. A. E.

Knights of Columbus

Editor of College Notes, The Villianovan

Radio Club

Belle Air

T F one were to ask who of us is tlie most smooth tempered, the most con-
•^ sistently ])IecKsant our fingers would unanimously point to Charley. He
is what we migiit call our "systematic American" for it is his usual custom
to resolve all his undertakings down to a system ; and his system usually
works and produces results as is indicated by his enviable record in class
achievement.

Charlie took up his residence at Villanova at the beginning of tiie Student
Army Training Corps and in the interim between then and now, lie has been
])rominently associated witli all activities of the class and college. No assign-
ment was too difficult for iiim and ids very ])resence on a. committee was
sufficient enough to insure the proper functioning of that body. He has
chosen to be a civil engineer and we are certain that lie lias ciiosen wisely not
merely on account of liis ability (for he was always tliere when it came to
wading through tiie intricacies of engineering) but nu)re on account of Ids
affable and inherent good nature and the ease with widcii he makes friends.

Perhaps tiie day students realized this latter quality and accordingly
honored him by clioosing liis room as tlieir rendezvous. 'JMie very fact tliat
he can look at tiie catenary curve wiiich his bed assumes occasionally as a con-
sequence of a sui)er-imi)oscd load of lazy humanity and smile, convinces us
of his good nature.

Tliere were rumors of a I'oinance at one time in Ciiarlie's career but we
never were able to glean tlie details. All we know is that he used to be
promiscuous in his absence on certain nights. We have even detected him
on certain occasions staring int;) sjiace with u wistful look on his face and
have drawn our own conclusions.

Wiiatever of i)lcasure and ]irofit tiierc is in college life Charlie extracted,
and we certainly regret parting from him. L'nselfish, modest, and of inimitable
personality —that's l.e and by these qualities you sliall know liim. No truer
pal, no more devoted classman, no finer gentleman is there among us. We're
proud of iiim and wish liim success in anything he may aspire to — be it
engineering, love or otiierwise.

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MARTIN JOSEPH MacDONALD ■ . .

<'Marly" "Bandy"

Waterbury, Conn.

Base Ball— 2, 3, 4 ' •

Captain Base Ball — 4

Football— 2, 3, 4

Basket Ball Squad — 3

Alvarez Silver Loving Cup — 2

Knights of Columbus

President Epsilon Phi Theta

President 1922 Class

Belle-Air Staff, Advertising Manager

\/I Ali'l'^' could iKit Cmd ,i school to suit liiiii until he ciiiiic to \'ill,ino\ ;i.
^^ -*- I. ike the rest of us, he liked it l\ere imd pitched liis tent t'oi- keeps.
M.irly's first try for ,i college w.is Iloly Cross; he \\;is ;i (•;itcher for Ihe vai'siiy
tliere, which is e(|ui\;di'nl lo sa\ inn fluit .M.'irty \\;is ;i ;ire;it h;dl |)l;i\ci'
;dre;id\ "'wiiy h;ick." l''roni liol\ Cimss he took ;i l)i^- Jump south lo Auliui'ti
('ollefi'e, AlaliJiuui. I lere. M.irly was a rejiidar of the Aiduii'n footi)all team
thai won ihe l!)IS Alahania Slate chamiiionshi]) whicli ^ixcs him a hig i'e))ii-
lation as a fooih.all man. At las! .Marly arrived at \"illano\a wliere he main-
tained lioth reputations as a hase hall and as a foolliall star. Ills \('r.\' lirsl
season here .Marly won Ihe "immense" sihcr loxinr cup presented hy Mr.
.\!\'are/,, of Ciilia. for all-around hcst man lai Ihe lia--e hall leam and well
he deserved il.

.Marty is not (piile as lilllc as .Mickey lilanchlield, linl he isn"l much
larji'cr either Ihe Iwo of Ihem were Ihe midu'ets of NillaiKn.i's liCJI famous
"pony hack-lield.""

But our lillle ""15an(l\" is nol as poi)ular as he is on accoiinl of his
achiev cnients il is his |iersonalily thai fzains him a friend in every one he
meels. There is no one who has a more wimiing wav willi iimiai-es and
referees and other olhcials.

.Marty has Ihe (pi.alilics of a horn leader (and some day when he is leacli-
inji' a iiltle country school s(m)ewhere, this will stand him well): this is
evident from thi' fact thai he was chosen caiitaiii of Ihe liasc hall leam for
Ihe season of l!)"J2, and has for Ihe last Iwo vears held the ollice of iiresideni
of the class. lie is also president of Ihe l''.psilon I'hi Theta.

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CHARLES ALBERT BELZ Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pa.

''Charley"

R. O. T. C. (Military Science Prize)

Secretary Phi Kappa Pi

Secretary and Treasurer, R. C, H. S. Club

Football Squad — 2, 3

Mathematics Medal— 2

Secretary A. A. E.

Knfj5;hts of Columbus

Editor of College Notes, The Villianovan

Radio Club

Bdle Air

T]'" iiiic Wfi'f III .isk w |i(i III n-' i^ llic iiKisI ^mootli tcriiix't-td. Hie iiidst cm-
sistciill\ picis.iiit oil! rm.iicr^ wiiiild im;iniiii()usl\ iioiiil tn Cluirlcx lie
is what uc miiilil c.ill mir "sv slciiuil ic \ iiicrican" t'ur it is ills nsii.il custDiii
to rcsnlvc nil liis iiiKlcrtakiiiiis diiwn tn a sNstciii; and iiis s\slcni usually
works and produces i-csulls as is indicalcd l)\- Ids ciivialilc record in class
acliie\cinenl.

Charlie took up his residence at N'illaiidva at the hcffinninji- of tiie Student
\i-iii\ TrainiM^i- Corjis and in Ihe iiderini i)etween then and now, he has heen
pronnnenlly associated witii all activities of the class and eollep'. No assijin-
nwnf was loo dillieult for liini and his very i-.rcscnce on a eonimittee was
sutlicienl enouiih to insiin' Ihe pi'i^jier fiuict ionini;- of thai Imdy. lie has
chosen to lie a cix il enj:inecr and we are certain that he has chosen w isel> not
merely on acconiil of his aliilily (for he was always there when it came to
wading- throu;ih Ihe intricacies of enjii nee ring) hut more on aecounl of his
atVahle and inherent jidod nature and Ihe case with which he makes friends.

I'criiai)s Ihe day studcids rcali/.ed this latter (pialil\ and aecordinnly
honored him liy choosinji' his room as their remle/.MUis, 'I'hc \cr\ fact that
he can look at the ealcnar\ cui'nc which his bed assinnes oecasionallx as a con-
se(|uenee of a super imposed load of la/.y iiumanit\ and snnlc. convinces us
of his fiood nature.

There wci'c |-umors of a romance at one lime in Charlie's career lull we
ne\cr were ahle lo i;lean the delails. All we know is that he used In he
promiscuous in his alisenee on certain nijzhts. We ha\e even detected him
on certain oeeasii ns slarinii int > space with a wistfid look on his face and
have drawn our own conelusiniis.

\\'hale\er of pleasure and i)ro(!t there is in collcp' life Charlie extracted,
ami wi' ccrtainlv re.urct partinf^' from him. Insellish, modest, ami of itnmitahle
personality thafs he and liy these cpialities you shall know him. No truer
l>al, no more dexoled classman, no liner ficidleman is there ann)nn- ns. We're
proud of him and w i di him success in anxthini
cnLfineerinji-, love or otlu'rwisc.

he m.i\ asiiire to he it

18 THE VILLANOV AN

HOWARD EARL BLANCHFIELD ;................ f/.i;; Salem, N. Y.

■i ■ ''KBcfccy" .,*«Thc Brute" ' .'■,

Varsity Football, J, 2, 3

Baseball Squad, }, 2

CooitnJttee K. of C Ball

Phi Kappa Pi

Deputy Grand Knight of K, of C

Assistant Manager Baseball.

COMEBODY wanted to have the Society for the revention of Cruelty
^ to Children remove "Mickey" from the gridiron. They did not know
this individual like we do and the fear they had for his safety was unfounded
for tlie one thing that Harold can do is to take care of himself in a football
contest. He eats, sleeps and above all plays football. Would that we had a
command of the English Language to fully express our thanks and admiration
for the spirit and courage this player has exhibited on all occasions. Although
a Napoleon in siize, yet none have displayed more perseverance and -pluck.

It seems almost inconceivable that this diminitive individual could render
so much havoc upon the other side, yet in all the games "Mickey" was a valu-
able member of the "Famous Pony Backfield" whose slogan was "The bigger
they are the harder they fall."

The same active interest displayed in football, has also been shown in
club and social activities. As an officer in the Phi Kappa Pi "Mickey" pro-
moted its welfare with zeal and enthusiasm so that this fraternity ranks
among the first in college spirit. When a Council of the Knights of Columbus
was instituted at Villanova, in 1920, Blanchfteld was chosen as Deputy Grand
Knight, an honor befitting him and one which he has filled with eminence and
distinction.

Space does not permit us to enumerate all his qualities and characteristics.
Unflinchingly loyal, noble, and generous are but a few of these, and it only
takes a slight acquaintance with him to prove that there are many more,

THE VILLANOV AN 19

JOHN R. BRENNAN

**Tog on, jog on, the foot-path way,

And merrily hent the stile-a:
A merry heart goes all the day,

Your sad tires in a milc-a,"

A MBIE" is his more familiar name. He received it, we presume by force

-^"^ of association of ideas, his namesake, the captain of last year's baseball

team, being an ambidexterous batter. Now all the nice things we would like

to tell you about this young man might embarrass him very much. So just a

few here.

It is his habit to meet things with a buoyant spirit. Tlie fears whicli loom
up in the future do not unnerve him. He "jogs on," as the quotation says. No
wonder then that he is a cheerful and lively companion. He delights in trans-
lating all the Greek quotations, so be not suri>rised to find liim studying the
Bible and Greek at the one time. His sense of humor gives him a pleasant
manner.

"Ambie" is the champion golf-player in the class, and on the green he
holds first place. All rejoice in the completion of his college course. It has
been but a series of triumphs, a foretaste of what the future will be for him.
Take things as they come; and who can hate a man for doing this? Yes,
"Ambie" takes things as they come; he meets them all and knocks them down.
Study, labor, work, and "a little bit of fun," this is tlie daily schedule of
"Ambie." AH join in wishing "Ambie" success in the future undertakings
of his calling.

■/■///: /'//./../ .V ()/'./ A

HOWARD EARL BLANCHFIELD

"Mickey" ."The Brute"

Salem, N. Y.

J^ >€mm ^

Varsity Football, J, 2, 3

Baseball Squad, I, 2

Committee K. of C Ball

Phi Kappa Pi

Deputy Grand Knight of K. of G

Assistant Manager Baseball.

C O.MKBODV w,inlc<l lo liavc tlic Society for the rc\ ciiliDii of Cruelty
^ lo ('liildren remo\(' "MicUey" from llw firidiroii. Tliev' did not know
this iiidividiiid like we do ;ind the fe.ir they Iwid for his s!ifet.\' w;is unfounded
for tlw one thinji- th;d iliirold e;ni do is to l;ike cfire of liiinseif in a footiudl
contest, lie eats, sleeps and al)ove all ])lays footliall. Would thai we had a
t'oniniand of the l'',nfilish I .anfiiiafic to fnlly e\i)rcss our thanks and admiration
for the spirit and courafic tins i)layer has exhibited on all occasions. Althoufili
a Nai)olcoii in sii/e, yet none ha\'c disi)laye(l more ix'rseverance and pluck.

It seems almost inconcci\ aide that this dinnintixc indi\idual could rendei-
so much ha\(>c upon the other side, yet in all the frames ".Mickey" was a \alu-
al)le memhcr of the "i-'amous i'ony Backlicld" whose slojian was "The hijiji'cr
thc.\ are the harder they fall."

The same active interest disiihiyed in foothall, has also lieeri shown in
clidi and social activities. As an oljicer in the I'lii Kapi)a I'i "Mickey" ))ro-
moled its welfare with /.eal and entluisiasm so that this frateriut\ raid<s
amonji- the first in collcfre sjiirit. When a Council of the Kidfi-jits of Columitns
was instil iiled at \'illano\a, in llCiO. Ulanchlield was chosen as Deput.x (Irand
Jsninht.an honor helittinf;' him and one which he has lillcd with cnnncnce aiul
distinction.

Si)a('e do<'S not permit us to enumerate all his (jualitics and clia ractcrisi ics
I'nflinchinfily loyal, noiile, and frenerous are i)ul a few of these, and it o?dy
takes a slifrht acquainlance with hini to jjrove that there arc nian.x uhh-c,

'/"///•. f I L L.I y r .1 \

JOHN R. BRENNAN

"Tog on, jog on, the foot-path way,

And merrily hent the stilc-a :
A merry heart goes all the day,

Your sad tires in a mile-a."

•* /\ MIUI-'," is liis inorc fjimiliar luimc. lie received it, w f pn-uim !>> icnv
''^~*-<)f iiss()ci;iti()n of ideas, liis iiimies;d<e, tlie eaittain of l.i->t \e,ii-'- lii-eii,ill
team, hcinfr an anil)idcxten>iis i)atter. Now ail tlie niee tliin^;-' we wnuld like
to tell \'()ii al)()iit tliis young- man inii>hi einliai'i'a'^^ liiin \ei-\ niiieli. Sn jii^t .-i
few here.

It is Ills habit to meet tliinf>-.s witli a l)iio\;mt siiiril. 'I'he t'e.ir^ wliieli Idnm
11)1 in tlic future do not unner\c liini. lie "jojis on," as the (luotation -ays. No
wonder tlien that lie is a clieerful and lively eomiianion. He deliiilits in traiis-
iatinfr ail tlie (IreeU (]uotatioiis, so i)e not surprised to !ind liiiir s| ii(l\ iuii the
Bible and Clreek at the one time, ilis sense of humor j:i\cs him a ])leas,int
nuinner.

"Andjie" is tin- eiiamiHon f:()lf-])layer in the class, and on the Liitcn he
liolds first place. All rejoice in tin- com])letion of his eolleiic course. It has
l)een but a s<'ries of triumi)iis, a foretaste of uhat the future will lie for him.
Take tiiiiifrs as they couu'; and who can hate a nuin foi' doini: Ihisr ^'es,
".\nd)i<'" takes thinji's as the\ c'ome; he Tuccts them all and knocks them doss n.
Study, lal»or, work, and "a little l>il of fun," this is the dail\ sehedide of
*'Anil)ie." All join in wishing- '■.\nd)ie"" su<'cess in the fidui-e undei-lakings
of his calling.

20 THE ViLLANOVAM

HARRY STEPHENS BUECHE
♦♦Tank ♦♦Dutchy" "Fats"

Ktiights of Columbus

A^ I« £« E»

Phi Kappa Pi

Dean's Committee (4)

Captain Fraternity Basketball Team

Radio Club

Ij UR admiral first einbarKed qn the sea-faring career but the Fates that
^^ control destines decided tiiat Harry was t(H) good to waste in a mere
Najvy, with a possible death by water. After our Uncle Sam had graduated,
endorsed, and certified Harry as an honest-to-goodness product of Annapolis,
the Fates just switched his course about 180° north, and wisely steered him
into Villanova. In place of finding ranges and apply ballistic corrections so
as to be sure to shoot somebody, "Tank" is now expending his energies in
"crawling around in the aJr-gap" and cliasing the elusive electron. All of
which means that Harry is going to be an Electrical Engineer.

Harry has been witli us for only a very short time, and we have learned
much about him, but unfortunately they are all good things we found out.
He has been so industrious that liis weaknesses have quite eluded our spying
eyes. But there must be a girl in the case somewhere for Harry gets mail
regularly, that is not from Sis or Brother.

Despite his late arrival, Harry immediately plunged into class and college
activities. He has already very ably served on several class committees, and
to him was assigned a very considerable portion of the work in publishing
Belle-Air, and to him goes much of the glory.

We have it directly from Annapolis that his favorite hobby is eating
pretzels for brain f(X)d, hut vigilant as we are, we could not discover any
indulgence in that particular sport except on the trip to I.ebanon Valley
College.

But "Dutchy" did play basket ball for us. The Engineers were able to
capture the Inter-Fraternity championship chiefly by his work.

We hope that the Fates will continue their good guidance of Harry, we
only regret that they did not bring him to us earlier. Life has somewhere
stored up many kilo-watts of happiness and success and our wish is for a
quick transmi.ssion of all this to you.

THRVILLANOVAN 21

JAMES DANIEL BYRNE Roxboro, Pa.

"Seth'* 'Tarmcr'*

R O. T, C
R. C H. S. Club
Phi Kappa Pi

**CeTH" has heen a "day dodger for tlie past four years and his cunning
^ ability acquired during his high school days has always enabled him
to catch his train. It is a particular train in tlic morning, however, for which
he'll run himself half dead. As Jack Donovan aptly puts it, "The love of a
good woman will work wonders." Jim rs also an expert swimmer, a collection
of medals proves this statement.

Byrne has been pursuing the Civil Engineering course and while he is not
what one would exactly call a book-worm, he is always among the first four
in the Department of Civil Engineering. His capacity for work and passing
off condtions will serve an an inspiration to those of the underclasses who
know liim. Eight times he has been assured by the department that it was
a physical impossibility to pass off so many re-exams, and as many times
"Seth" has calmly proceeded to shed these conditions. Truly, a remarkable
accompishment.

It is characteristic of "Farmer" not to be easily dominated by external
influences ; no matter how severely the hand of Fate lies on him, he goes on
undisturbed — no matter how much his classmates "crab" him, "For the love
of mud, do something" he keeps on smoking imperturbed, so that now there
remains little doubt as to Jim's ability to come through in a crisis and we feel
safe in predicting a successful futiire for him in tlie Engineering profession.

■JO

'/'/'/•. r 1 1. L.i \ r .1 \

HARRY STEPHENS BUECHE
"Tank "Dutchy" "Fats"

Knights of Columbus

A. I. E. E.

Phi Kappa Pi

Dean's Committee (4)

Captain Fraternity Basketball Team

Radio Club

I I ri{ ii(lriiii-;il first ciiili.Mivcd on (lie sc;i-f.ii-iMfi- ciirccr l)iif the I""atcs ili.il
^"^ <'<)iitn)l (IcstiiH'.s (lfci;|<-(l llijit ll.irry \\;i.s loo piod to Wiistc in a iiicrc
N'ii,v>', with ii possible dcjith i)\ water. At't<'r oiii' riicle Sam liad firadnated,
i'lKJorsed, and certilied llarr\ as an lioMest-to-pxxiness ])r()(hiet of .Annapolis,
the l''ates Jnst switelied liis eoiu'se alioiit ISO north, and wisely steered him
into \'illano\a. In plaee of I'mdinu' raiip-s and a])i)ly i)allistie corrections so
iis to !)(• sore to shoot someliody, "Tank" is now e\])en(linfi' his enerfiies in
"erawlinj-- aronnd in the air-fia))" and ehasinfi' the chisiNc electron. .\ll of
which means that llarry is piinji to lie an I'.lecl ri<'al l*',nfiineer.

Ihirry has been witli us for only a xcry short time, and w»' lia\(' learned
mnch aWout him, Unt unfortunately th<'\ are all piod thiiifis we found oid.
He has iieeii so indiistrions that his weaUnesses liaxc (piite eluded our sjiyinfi'
eyes. ]5ut there must lie a uirl in the ease somewhere for I!arr\' jicts mail
rcfi'ularlx", that is not from Sis or iJrother.

l)esi)ile his late arri\al, llarry immediatcls' plinified iido class and collcfie
acti\ ities. lie has alread\' \ci'\ ably sci-\('d on sexcral class committees, and
to him was assig-ned a xei'y consider-aWlc jxn'tion of the work in piiiilishiiifi-
Belle-. Mr, a?id to him g-oes much of the jrlorx .

We have it directly fr .\nna])olis that ids favorite holihy is catinn'

pn-fzels for hrain food, i)ut vig'ilant as we are, \\c could not discover an\
indulfi'cnce in that particular sjiort exceiit on the trip to i.ehanon N'allcy
('ollcfi'e.

lint "Dutchy" did l>lay iiaskct hall for us. The JMiji-iiu'crs were aide to
eaiiture the lnter-l''raternity cliani|)ionship chielly hy his work.

We hojic that the i^'ates will continue their p)0(l ^iiiidance of liarrv, we
only rcfifcl thai th<'\ did not liring- him to us earliei-. Life has soinewhere
stored u]) man\' kilo-watts of hajipiness and success and our wish is for a
(piick transmission of all this to you. '

Till' r I i.L.i x () r .1 X

JAMES DANIEL BYRNE Roxboro, Pa.

"Seth" "Farmer"

R. O. T. C.

R. C H. S. Club
Phi Kappa Pi

"Cl-'/ril" hiis hccn ;i "(l;i\ (lodticr lor ilii' ]>n^\ four \<';irs ;m<l liis ciiniiinfr
^ )(l)ilit\ .•ic(|iiirc(l dni-iiiii- liis liijili school (l.i\ s lijis ;il\\;i\s <mi;i1)I('(1 liiiii
to (•;itcli liis ti-jiin. It is ;i ii;irticul;ir tr.iiii in tlic iiioniiiif;-, liowcvcr, for wincii
lic'll rim hiinsclf luilf dead. As .laci< Donovan aptl}' i)Mts it. "The love of a
fjood woman will work wonders." .Mm is also an cxiJcrt swimmer, a collection
of medals proxcs this statemi'iit.

Byrne has been jmrsninfjc the Cix il iMi^ineeriiifi- course and while he is not
what one would exactly call a hook-worm, he is always amonfr the lirst four
in the I)ei)artment of Civil iMifiineeritifr. Ills cai)acit\ for work and i)assinfr
off condtions will serve as an inspiration to those of the nnderclasses who
know him. l-',ig-ht times h<- has been assured Ity the dei)artment that it was
a i)hysical imi)ossil)ility to jjass off so man\' re-e\ams, and as many times
"Setli" has calmly iirnceeded to shed these conditions. 'I'ruly. a remarkable
accomiushment.

it is characteristic of •'{''armcr"" not to be easil\ dominated by ('xternal
inlluences; no matter how severely the hand of I-'ate lies on him, he g-oes on
undisturbed no matter how much his classmates "crab" him. 'i^'or the love
of mud, do somcthinji" he keei)s on smokinji' un])erturbed, so that now there
remains little douiit as to ,lim"s abilit\ to come throug-l' i'l <> <'risis and we feel
safe in predicting- a succissful fului-c for him in the l-',ngineering profession.

22 THE VILLANOV AN

JOHN JOSEPH FRANCIS CULLEN Millburn, N. J.

^'Chem'' ^Alphabetical'*

Kappa Delta Rho
Knights of Columbus

I^ULIy came to us from Middlebury College and Columbia University.
^^—^ He is what we call a regular fellow, always ready to enter into a gab
fest, all tuned to your own mood, and then finishing for some fitting remark
from his experiences at the above institutions of learning and with the
A. E. F. Never too busy but that he will lay aside his own work and help
somebody else ; be it a prep student with his English, a pre-med with chemistry,
or a fellow classmate with math. John has been the cause of more than one
student pulling through tlie term's work.

Cull made for himself an enviable record in track athletics at the previous
named schools and without a doubt would have added honor to Villanova
had she included this phase of athletics amongst her various sports.

Since coming here much of his time has been devoted to "chewing the
fat," and one rarely sees him but that he is surrounded by a crowd listening
to his arguments concerning the relative merits of the various allied com-
manders.

Chemistry is his hobby and chosen profession. There are few who
transcend him there and we look for great things to be the outcome.

Good nature, a winning smile and an even temper are a few of his many
princely qualities.

THE VILLANOV AN

THOMAS G. DELANEY

**Thy wit is as quick as the greyhound's mouth; it catches,**

CELDOM if ever, has this young man presented a sober face to the camera.
^ Arrah, to be sure, to p'int that invinshun at him is the best of jokes.
He studied at St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, Ireland before coming to America.
Someday he may tell you about the big storm on the way over. You can
imagine him dropping his bag on the dock at New York, and exclaiming, "Be
jabers, and this is Ameriky?"

What moved him to select Yillanova? Perhaps it was the bright green
of the campus. It was lucky for us that we liad such green grass, for Tom is
as jolly as jolly can be, and provides an endless amount of fun. It is no use
trying to be serious unless he is of a mind to help you. Time and time again
some flash of wit or comical antic of his sends the whole company into
spasms of laughter.

Do you know what a "scrau" is ? Tom can tell you.

He holds a good rank in class, and would probably distinguish himself
in sports if he took to them. He is a jovial and entertaining companion,
and sings for our amusement.

**Skin-a-ma-rinfcy Doo-Ia-Ium, Hi-ra-ja-ra.**

'/■///• r I LL.I X Ol\l \

JOHN JOSEPH FRANCIS CULLEN

^'Chem" "Alphabetical"

.Millburn, N. J.

Kappa Delta Rho
Knights of Columbus

^ I'l.i, ciiiic In us Iroiii Middlchiin Collcf-v juul ('()lmiil>i;i I'liivcrsitv.
lie IS uli.it we cmII .i rc^iil.ir fellow, )il\v;i\s rciid.v to enter into a gvi'l)
lesU Jill timed to your own mood, and then (inisliinfi- for som«' litting renuirk
ir.mi his experienees at the aho\e institntions of learning;- and with the
\. I-;. 1'. \e\er too l)iis\ lull that lie will lay aside his own work and helj)
somel)od\ else; he it a \)\-r]) sindeni witli his JMifiiish, a i)re-nied with eheniistry,
or a fellow classmate with math. ,lohn has heeii the eanse of more than one
stiidenf jxillinji- throiijih the term's work.

Cull made for himself an eiiviahle record in track athletics at the i)revions
named s('hools and without a donht would have added honor to N'iilanova
had she included this phase of athletics amonji'st her various sixirts.

_Since comiiif;- here much of his time has heeii devoted to "ehewint-' the
fat," and one rarel\- sees him i)id that he is surronnded hy a crowd listeninji-
to his arjiiiments coiieerninfi' the relative merits of the "various allied coin-
niaiiders.

('hennstr\ is his hoiil)\ and chosen iirofe^sion. 'I'here are few who
transcend him there and \vv look for jii'eat thiiif-s to i)e th,- onlconie.

Cood nature, a winninj:- smile and an I'ven temi)»'r are a few of his maiiv
])rincely (pialities.

7'///-: /'//./,./ A'O /■./ .V

THOMAS G. DELANEY

"Thy wit is as quick as the greyhound's mouth; it catches."

SI'',IJ)()M it' ever, li.is this xouiifi' iiiiin pn-si'iitcd a sober f.icc to tiic camciM.
\iTali, to l)c sure, io i)"iiit that iininsiiim at him is the licst of Joi^t-s.
He .stiulicd at SI. Jarlatii's ('oilc;i<'. 'rnaiii, Ireland liel'ore eoniinii- to \Mierica.
Sonicdav he ma\ tell \ou ai)ont the liifi storm on tiie w a\ o\er. >ou can
imajiine him droppinji' liis iia}- on the dock at N<'\\ "I'orU, and <'\elaiminii', "l^e
jahers, and this is Ameriky!-"

What mo\e(i him to select \'illano\ a r Terhajis it was the lirijiht fireen
of the eiimi)Us. It was lnck\ for ns that u e had such ;ireen fii'ass. for Tom is
as .joll\ as .ioll\ can lie, and pro\ ides an endless amomd of fun. It is no use
tr\"in}i to he s<'rious unless lie is of a tidnd to help \ou. Time and time ajivdn
some liasli of wit or eonneal aidic of his sends the whole compan\ into
si)asms of laufihter.

Do ,\ou know what a "scran" is!- Tom can tell \(Ui.

He holds a f;ood raid< in class, and would iirol>al)l\ disliTifruish iiimself
in si)orts if he took to them. lie is a ,)o\ ial and entertainiiiK comiianiou,
and siiifis for our amusement.

^*Sktn-a-ma-rinky Doo-la-lum, Hi-ra-ja-ra."

24 TH E V ILL A NOV AN

JOHN PADRAIC DONAVAN Philadelphia, Pa.

"Jack" "Pooch"

Knights of Columbus

Treasurer A. A, E.

Exchange Editor, Villanovan — 3

Assistant Editor, Villanovan — 4

Class Treasurer

English Literary Medal — 3

T^ HE word which suggests itself immediately when we tliinl< of Jaclt
-*■ is — unfathomable. We've been trying energetically to analyze his nature
for four years and we've given up in defeat. In him are concentrated a host
of qualties and, strangely enough, he's the best humored one of us all.
Speaking of good luimor Jaci^ has a sense of humor wiiich defies equaliza-
iton. We've never known him to laugh at the wrong time. Good nature,
friendliness, stick-to-itiveness, reticence, all combined — that is Jack. It's a
pleasing combination, too, for what man is there without his moods?

At the finish of tiic World War, Jack betook it upon himself to aspire
to the profession of Civil Engineering and chose Villanova as his Alma
Mater. Needless to say, lie is on the eve of attaining his ambition and we have
not the slightest doubt as to his qualifications and inherent ability. Four years
among us has proved it and Jack has lived his college days well. His ac-
tivities as a leader of the day students are particularly interesting as some
of the results have often siiown but, alas, our curiosity will never be satisfied
for evidence is lacking. We would attribute many things to liis active brain,
but he stoutly denies everything. He had a propensity, however, for always
exhibiting his i)resence nonchalantly whenever any questionable deal was per-
petrated.

No matter what otiier merits are his, we cannot disregard the fa<"t that
Jack was with the class in all its workings. There was none mor eloyal, none
more unselfish in his endeavors for the good of the class of '22 than he. We
are glad that he is one of our number, We wish hiin health and happiness —
we are assufed of hjs success.

TH E F I LLANOVAN 25

JOSEPH RICHARD DOOLEY Middletown, Conn.

"Joie"

Class Football— I, 2

Secretary Athletic Association

"Take me to thy arms, O Morpheus"

WHEN "Joie" iirrived in our midst we found a person in whom was
embodied the tradtional wit, iumior and talent, so characteristic of
a Son of ?"lrin. His jovial nature and charniin{>: ])('rsonality has won for him
tiie esteem of tliose about him. "Joie" first aspired to tiie enfyineering profes-
sion but fate iiad decreed otJicrwise, so lie turned his efforts toward the Arts
course and with much success. Many colunms could be written about his early
"pranks" but whatsovcr their nature, tliey were always of tiie type whicli
left no evil eifects. As a result of one, however, Joie is dubious as to whether
or not he will be forced to lead a, "dopr's life." His chief failing, if we may
term it such — is to be enwraiit in tiie arms of Morpheus. How he loves his
sleep ! It was witli tlie greatest joy and content that "Joie" breakfasted in
bed. Coming from the healthy stock of a New England State, he has mani-
fested a deep interest in sports, esjiecially footliall, distinguishing liiniself
in the traditional Freshman-Sophomore struggle.

Concerning his academic work nothing but the highest jiraise may be given
and we look to "Joie" for big tilings, because we know liis abilities. We
give him our best wishes for success.

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JOHN PADRAIC DONA VAN

"Jack" "Pooch"

Philadelphia, Pa.

Knights of Columbus

Treasurer A. A. E.

Exchange Editor, Villanovan— 3

Assistant Editor, Villanovan — 4

Class Treasurer

English Liter.-ry Medal— 3

I Ml-; word uhicli siifi-ivsts itself ii;iiii<di.itcl\ wImii uc lliink of .Ijick
J- IS- iiiif.-iflioinfihlc. We've l.ecn Irxinji' enei-fict icMlly to ;m,ily/.c his niiture
iov tour yejirs /md we've given ii)i in defejil. In liini ;ire coiieeiit nited ii host
of (|ii;dlies .-ind, st r;iMjirl\- enoii.ali, lie's the liesi hiiniored one of iis (ill.
S|)e;ikinji- of fi-ood liiiinor ,I;iek h,is ;i sense of huinor which delies e(iu;di/,;i-
ilon. We've Me\cr known him to l.iufi-li at llu' wron^i' time. (lood n;dure.
friendliness, s1ick-to-iti\ cness, reticenee, all eimdiined thai is .lack. It's a
l)leasinii- eomliinal ion, too, for what mar) is there without his moods?

At tile (inish of the World War. Jack lielook it nj-.on himself to aspire
to the i)rofession of Civil I'.ngineerin.ti and chose \'illano\a as his Alma
.Ma,ter. N'eedlcss to sa\ , he is on the e\c of altaininji' his andiilion and wr have
not the slijihtest doul)! as io his (|nalificat ions and inherent ;il)ilit\-. l'"oiir \cars
amonjjT ns has jm-on cd il and Jack has lived his colleuc days well. His ac-
tivities as a leader of the da\ sludenls are i>a rl icnla rl\ inicrcsliiia as some
of the residfs ha\c often shown lint, alas, our cmiosily will nc\cr lie safislied
for evidence is laekiiifz-. We would atlrihule nian\ thing-s to his active hrain,
hut he stoutly denies e\ cryt hinii'. He had a iiropciisity, liowever, for always
exhibiting- his iirescnce nonchalaidly \vhcne\(r an\ (|ucsl ionahle deal was p("r-
l)et rated.

* \o matter what olhcr merits are his. u e cannol disreuard the fa<'t tlial
-lack was with the class in all its \\(U-kinf;s. 'I'liere was none mor eloyal. none
more unseKish in his endeavors for the good of the class of ''2'2 than he. We
fire glad that he is one of our nmnlier. We wish him healfh and happiness —
we are assured of his success.

-:J':I/ ly I' 11. L.:iX() I' j.y

JOSEPH RICHARD DOOLEY

i Middictown, Conn,

"Joie"

Class'FootbcII— I, 2

Secretary Athletic x^ssocioticn

"Take me to thy arms, O Morpheus"

\\/ iIl'',N ".(oil'" ,'!n'i\c(l ill iiiir midsl we rnmul :{ ])crs:iii in wlioiii \\;is
*~ ciiiliodicd the I |-;i(il iiiil;i I wil, liiiinnr ;in(i hilclil, mi cIi.'i rnctcrist ic (if
II Son nf I'lriii. Ills jini.'il ii.'iliirc ,'iii(l cli.-i niiiiii^' jicr'-iin.-iiil y has won for him
I he cslcciii (if thdsc ahoiil liiin. ".Iiiif" (irsi .ispircd (d !lic cniiinccrinii' pi'dfcs-
sioii hut fate had (Iccrccd (it hcrwisr, sn he turned his clTiiris liiw/ird tiic .\|-is
course and witli much success. Many (•oiiniins cuiild lie wriMen aiioiil his early
'■pranks" hut wha isoxci- their naliire, lhe\ wei'c aiwavs iif the l,\pe which
left no e\il cIVccts. As a result of one, ho\\c\er, .loie is duhinus as to wiiclhei'
or not he will he l"orce<l to lead a ■■dot;"s life." Mis chief failint:. if we may
lerm it such is to he ciiu rap! in the arms of Morpluais. !!ow he lo\'es liis
slee])l II \\;is with llie greatest .joy and eonleni that ■".loie" lireakfastcd in
hcd. Comiu.i; from the heallh.s spieU of a New l''.nii!and Stale, he has mani-
fested a deep interi st in spoi'Is. espeeiall.\ fool hall, (list iuuuishini;' himself
in the tradiliiinal l''reshmaii-So!ili(imore si riiiitile.

( 'oneerning' his academic work nothinfi' hut the liiL!'hesl praise ma.\ he }ii\cn
and we look to ".loie" for hifi' thiiiji's. Iiecause we know his ahilitics. \\'e
i;-i\c him our liesi wishes for suci'css.

26 THE VILLANOVAN

LEO AUGUSTINE HART

"And the world goes round."

FROM "And-Over," Mass,, hails the only French student in our Class.
Yes, "Le" is interested in the study of French. Many, many long
hours of the Summer have found "Le" among the French authors.

Does "Le" like haseball? I'll say he does. Can "Le" play football? I'll
say he can. Philosophical terms, are they familiar to "Le"? I tell you what.
In "Argumenta ad homines," can "Le" state "pro" and "con"? You'd be
surprised.

One finds in "Le" a cheerful and jovial companion; an ardent and earn-
est student. "Le" is a scholar of the "first degree." With him work is
work, and play is play. Who said "hobbies?" Well we all have our "hobbies"
and so has "Le." With "Le," however, "hobbies" are syonymous with
"noble traits."

"Le" is an athlete. And does he know anything about sports? Just
ask him a question and he will solve all your doubts. "Le" believes in bring-
ing out all that is "good and worthy in the man," and he himself sets the
example both "mentally and corporally."

We all rejoice at "Le" completing his College Course. The future for
him spells "Success." All are confident that he shall secure the end and pur-
pose which he has in view. His past record points to triumph, and is an
indication of what the future has in store for him. He enjoys the esteem
and good-will of all his classmates who sincerely wish that he will attain the
"goal," that "goal" for whicli he and his companions in "fraternal charity"
are striving.

THE VILLANOV AN 27

CLEMENT JOSEPH DWYER

**Oncc a friend, always a friend/*

'T^RE the nineteenth century had hit for the tall timbers of oblivion, Clem
-■--' got a glimpse at it, though his azure optics were hardly opened to light.
He tipped the cradle on high gear in Greenwich — no, not Greenwich Village —
just Greenwich. It's somewhere among the unknown of the Excelsior State.
Once upon a time he smiled with a sterling success. He was a banker (that's
why you can bank on him now). But his "Categorical Imperative" urged him
to fathom the vaults of knowledge instead. The fame of Villanova's brain
manufactory was noised into his ears, and beckoned him on. He abandoned
tlie cash business. He came like the rest of us and as the hen doth gather
her chickens under her wings, so our Alma Mater gathered her Broilers to-
gether back in '18. Infatuated, slie riveted her eye on young Clement, ambi-
tious, alert, and able. She saw he was set for a future. While under the wing
of her careful guidance and guardianship, this smooth faced, keen-eyed, low
voiced athlete with his grim, yet boyish smile waxed strong, in thought, word
and deed. Incidentally, Clem has a way of disarming Fate with a cheerful
laugh. He never frowns. He smiles instead. His air of humor has been the
saving grace that rescued many a friend from a tight place. As a comrade and
chum, he is the chummiest of the chummiest. His little, countless, remembered
acts of kindness will ever be a pleasantry in memory's treasure. For weal
or woe, our classmate launches forth to furrow- the sea of adversity, en-
deavor, and study.

Bon voyage, Clem!

2(]

THE r I ELA X 0\' AX

LEO AUGUSTINE HART
"Le»

"And the world goes round."

pHOM "AikI-Om'!-;' M;iss,. hails the ui)l.\ Im-cmc1i stii<lcnt in our ('1;kss.
-*- Yes. "I,c" is iiitcn'stcd in tli,- stiidx of Frcncli. Mam, inaiiv Vm^
lionrs of tlic Summer liavc t'dmul "l.c" among tlic Frciicli antliors.

Docs "I,c'" like lia.scl)ail.- I'll say lie docs. Can "I.c" play football ^ FJl
say he can. l*hiloso))hieal terms, arc the\- familiar to "Le"? l" tell yon what.
In "Argiimcnta ad honnnes," can "i.c" stale "i)ro" and "eon":- "'\'on'd be
slirpi-i.scd.

One finds in "l.<'" a elieerful and jovial eomi)anion; an ardent and earn-
est student. "I,e" is a scholar of the "first ilcf-rce." With him work is
work, and i)lay is play. Who said "hobbies:-" Well we all ha\e our "hobbies"
and so has "I.e." With "I.c," however, "hobbies" are sxonvmous with
"noble traits."

"Lc" is an athlete. And does he know anything' about sports:- Just
fisk him a (piestion and he will solve all your doui)ts. "I.e" believes jn bring-
ing out all that is "good and worthy in the man," and he himself sets the
ex;im])le i)oth "mentally and corporally."

We all rejoice at "I.c" comi)leting his College Course. 'I'hc future for
him spells "Success." All are confident that he shall secure th<' end and ])ur-
pose which he has in view. I lis i)ast record points to trinmi)h, and is an
indication of what the future has in store for him. lie enjoys the esteem
and good-will of all his classn)ates who sincerely wish that he will attain the
"goid," that "goal" for which he and his c()m])anions in "frat<'rnal charitx"
are striving.

r u 11 r 1 L L A \ ()}\i X

CLEMENT JOSEPH DWYER
"Clem"

"Once a friend, always a friend."

'"p^HK the iiinctccnili (•<'ritiir\ li.id liit Cor tlic hill timhcrs of ()i)ii\i()ii, (Mem
-'— ' p)t it fiii I ri] )■>,(• ;it il, tlioiifih his ji/.iirc (ii)iics ucrc li.inilv opened to llfilit.
He tipiKii Uu- ii;i(llc (III hifili jicjir in (Jrccnwicii — no, not (Irecinvicli N'illajtv —
just (Ircfiiwicli. It's sonicwhcrc ainon/i- tlic unknown of the l'",xc('lsior State.
Onee upon a time he smiled with a sterling- success, lie was a iiaiiker (that's
why you can lianU on him now). I?ut liis "Categ-oi-icai Imperative" urged him
t(» fathom the vaults of knowledjic instead. Tiie fame of X'illanova.'s iirain
manufactory was noised into his ears, and i)eckoned him on. He ai)aii(loned
the cash business, lie came like the rest of us and as the hen doth t;ather
her cliickens under her winns, so our Alma Mater fiathered her Broilers to-
gether hack in 'IH. Infatuated, she riveted her eye on young Clement, aml)i-
tions, alert, and able. She saw lie was set for a future. While under the wing
of her careful guidance and guardianshi]), this smooth faced, keen-e.\cd, low
voiced athlete with his grim, yet boyish smile waxed strong, in thought, word
and iU\-i\. Incidentally, Clem has a way of disarming Fate with a cheerful
laug-h. He never frowns. He smiles instead. His air of humor has been the
saving grace that rescued many a friend from a tight ])lace. As a comrade and
chum, he is the chummiest of the chummiest. His little, countless, remembered
acts of kindness will ever be a [ilcasantry in memory's treasure. For weal
or wo»', our classmate launches forth to furrow- the sea of adversity, en-
deavor, and study.

li<ni voyage, Clem!

run VJLLANOVAN

ROBERT J. EISENMANN ... . .:.;;:.. ..Meadvillc, Penna.

One ''of the Jews" -''(ii-'sl/:"---'-

K. of C
A. I. E. E.
Phi Kappa Pi
A.* A« E«

|-c OB is a son of the wilds of Western Pennsylvania, and by some kind fate
-■-' he happened to chance upon Villanova as the site of his labours to the
higher education. He arrived in January, 1919, without sufficient funds to
his credit along educational lines to admit him to full Freshman rating. A
few months of an intensive course removed the deficiencies, and from then on
he stayed well up in the race to acquire knowledge concerning that "stuff of
which all matter is composed." R. J. E. is of the quieter sort, and the fact
that he is more often seen than heard has led many to believe that he was
missing the important points. When the day of reckoning came, however,
he was always there with the goods. As a member of the Phi Kappa Pi, he
was always around for the social functions, particularly when "eats" were
involved.

THE VILLANOV AN

ARTHUR S. EISENMANN •

The other **of the Jews"

Meadeville, Penna.

K. of C
A. A, E.
A, L E. E.

1^ EADY to argue on any subject, at any place, from any angle, just for
-'-^ the sake of an argument. Art could think up more fool questions to ask
the Professor about two minutes before the dinner gong than a dozen wise
men could answer in twice the time, and the result usually was that some of
us rated cold potatoes. Spent about eighty per cent, of his time in the arms
of Morpheus, both in class and out, and the rest of the time he was fooling
with "sparks." Takes to the "juice" like a duck does to water, and seeps
with a pair of 'phones on his ears. Thus far imattached, notwithstanding
many reports to the contrary.

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ROBERT J. EISENMANN Meadvillc, Penna.

One "of the Jews"

K. of C.

A, I. E. E.
Phi Kappa Pi
A. A. E.

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ARTHUR S. EISENMANN •

The other <'of the Jews"

Meadeville, Penna.

KL of C
A. A. E.
A. I. E. E.

1^ EADY to iirfiiH' on any suKjcct, ;it any i)liK'f, f'r-oni any aiijilc. just for
-■-*■ the sake of an arfiiinu-nt. Aft could think up uiofc fool (lucstioiis to ask
tlu* Professor ahoiit two minutes hef(n-e the dinner ^on^i- than a dozen wise
men eonki answer in twice the time, and the result usuall\ was that sonu- of
us rat«'<l cold j)otat()es. Sp<'nt ai)<)ut eifilit\ per cent, of his time in the arms
of M<)ri)liens, Ixith in class and out, and the rest of the time he was fooling
with "sparks." 'I'akes to the "Juice" like a duck does to water, and see])s
with a pair of 'p''<"'^''* ••" '"'^ ears, 'i'lius far unattached, not withstandinj;-
many rejjorts to the contrary.

30 THE VILLANOV AN

JOHN JOSEPH HAGAN Lawrence, Mass.

«Jacfc'*

President A. A. E.
Phi Kappa Pi
R. O. T. C
Lawrence Qub

T F it had not been for the very able assistance of Jack, a certain contingent
-■- of R. O. T. C. soldiers might never have reached Camp I^e. Helping the
other fellow has been the outstanding feature of Jack's personality, it was
brought out way back in '22's Freshman year and has been evident through
his whole stay with us. He is always there to give a hand even though he
himself might be in difficulty. Particular mention must also be made of Jack
for his activity on the C. U. trip where, as usual, he was the unofficial
"guardian of the flock."

On the warm spring evenings, John's dulcet voice chanting "The Old
Town Hall" sets the I>awrence liearts a-th robbing, even the callous one of
Prefect Albers. Last fall, Jack was persuaded to try his hand at golf. Every
time he hit the ball, he drove it out of sight, and after the persuader's supply
of balls vanished, his ambition to show John how to gol-luf also vanished.

In one way. Jack has a very reticent nature. Periodically, he does what
one might term "retires into the bush." But his disappearances are always
temporary, and suddenly he comes forth from his retirement fresher, brighter,
and more handsome than ever (after a clean shave.)

Jack's one weakness is — women. He is not what one would call a woman-
hater, he just acknowledges them as necessary evils. His personal relations
with them simply aren't. He would rather shoot one game of pool than go
to sixteen dances, a thing which is quite incomprehensible to his classmates.

By his perseverance, the practical bent of his mind, his intense interest
in his work, and his ability to stick at a tough job no matter how long it
takes, forgetful of self, Jack will surely win a place of distinction in the
electrical engineering profession.

Steinmetz (whose haircut Jack has adopted) is Jack's idol, and we all
wish him the successes of a Steinmetz in his chosen field.

THEVILLANOVAN 31

THEODORE LEE HAMMOND
"Judge" .«PIato"

Class Football, }, 2
Basket Ball Squad, 3, 4
Epsilon Phi Theta

/ 1 ^EDDY, one of the two Villanova Prep graduates in the present senior
-*- class, drifted in with these sophisticated gentlemen in nineteen eighteen
which make him a solid 18 Karat member.

Teddy, or "Judge" as he is more familiarly known is an orator of great
renow. Few are the days when he is not heard delivering one of his master-
pieces, either to the students of Villanova or the populace of Bryn Mawr.
His favorite theme is "I^ots of Money," or equally as popular with him is
"Why Men Want Hammond For Judge in the Supreme Court." As an athlete,
Judge has played a prominent part in Class Activities. He distinguished
himself as end of high calibre on the class teams during the '18 and '19
seasons, and was a member of the Varsity Basketball squad for the last two
seasons.

Due to the fact that he has roomed in "The Tower" the past couple of
years, Ted is able to make forecasts which far surpass in accuracy those made
by the Weather Bureau, and as a result Ted is constantly besieged by
members of the student body who desire to ascertain if the weather will be
propitious for some undertaking they have planned.

Teddy is the Social T.ion of the class, for he is known all along the Main
Line, where the phrase "Afternoon Tea" is used. y\s Dean of the Garrett
Hill University he includes in his curriculum, Philosophy and Food Testing,
and as most of us notice, he is seldom without a box of fudge under his arm.
Teddy is a good man for the Juniors to set up as a model, as he is one of
the few who do not smoke, chew, drink, play the races, sneak out at night, etc.
Teddy is a member of the Epsilon Phi Theta Fraternity. As far as is known
at present, he intends to take a Post Graduate Coures in Business at Columbia
University, and we feel sure that in future years he will make his presence
known as a Baron of the Business World, as he has had a wide and varied
experience in political circles, holding Mayoralities in several towns along the
Main Line. His departure will mean a great loss to the institution, and his
fellow students.

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JOHN JOSEPH HAGAN. . . . ... ............ ... ..;...... .Lawrence, Mass.

':''^y'''i"-'f-::,' :..;v,;'/' President A. A. E. ■••l. ,,-•■-■'"'-■: ^ '-■■':.''■':

^■■.,^:;/:. ;v:--''^^-Vco;;r'>-,<- Phi Kappa Pi .: :

.■;,■.■ R. O. T. C. '

■_..'■■:■ Lawrence Club

T ]'' it li;i(l not been for tlic \cr\' ;il)lc jissistjiiicc of .lack, ;i ccrt.-iiii coiitinfrcnt
-■- of H. (). 'J'. ('. soldiers iiii}>lit ncxer Iwivc rcjiciicd (';imi) I.cr. Ilcli)in}r tlic
other fellow lins been llie oiitstjiiKling fe.-itiire of , Flick's persoiuility, it wjis
hroiifiht out \v;iy l);ick in '22's l''reslim;m yviw .iiul has l)een evident through
his whole sta\' with ns. lie is alujiys there to frive a hand even thoiifi'h he,
himself niig-ht lie in diflieidty. I'ai'tienlar MK'ntion nuist also he made of ,Jaek
for his activity on tlie (". I', trij) where, as nsiial, he was the nnoftieial
"ffiiardiaii of the flock."

On the warm spring evenings, .lohn's dnicet voice chanting "'I'he Old
'l"o\\ n Hall" sets the i.awrcncc hearts a-throl)i)ing, even the callous one of
Prefect Alhers. Last fall, .Jack was ])ersnaded to try his hand at golf. F.very
time he hit the hall, he droNC it out of sight, and after the jiersuader's sui)])ly
of halls Nanished, his amiiition to show .lohn how to gol-luf also \anislK'(i.

In one way, .lack has a very reticent nature. I'eriodicallx', he does wiiat
one ndght term "retires into the hush."' But his disai)i)e;irances are always
tem))orary, and suddenly he comes forth from iiis retirement fresher, brighter,
and more handsonu' than e\<'r (after a clean shaxc.)

.lack's one weakn<-ss is women, lie is not what oru' would call a woman-
hat<'r, he just acknowledges them as necessary evils. His j)ersonal relations
with them simi)ly aren't. He would r.ither shoot one game of pool than go
to sixteen (hmces, a thing wliich is cpiite incomiJrehensible to his classnuites.

My his i)ersev<'rance, the ])ractical bent of his mind, his iidense interest
in Ids work, and his ai)ilit\' to stick at a tough job no matter how long it
takes, forgetful of self, .lack will surely win a i)lace of distinction in the
electrical engineering i)rofession.

Steinmetz (whose haircut .lack has adopted) is .lack's idol, and we all
\vish him tiie successes of a Steinmetz in his chosen field.

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THEODORE LEE HAMMOND
"Judge" ."Plato"

Class Football, \, 2 ■:■■■.-,•-■;,■■',.:-■; ""/':■/,■.-,■:': :^i/-' ^' ,'
Basket Ball Squad, 3,' 4 ''^V :" .■■;,■■.,■;■-„■'
Epsilon Phi Theta

I KDI)'^'. (IMC of the two \'ill.iii(i\;i I'rcii ^rjHliiJitcs in (l\c i)r('sciit senior
-*- class, (li-it'lc<l ill with llicsc sopliist ic.itcd p'ntlciiicn in nineteen eigliteen
wliieli nijike him ,i solid IS K;ir;it nieniixT.

'I'eddy, or ".Jiidfic" us he is more f;innli;irly Unown is an orator of ^i-eat
renow. l-\'w are the days wiien he is not heard delivering- one of liis inaster-
])ieces, either to the students of \'il!ano\a or the poi)idaee of l?r\ n Mawr.
ilis faxorile theme is "Lots of Money." or e(|ually as i)oi)nlar witli him is
"Why .Men Want Hammond l""or .(iidfic in the Supreme Court." As an athlete,
.Indp' ha.s jilaxcd a i)rominent jiart in (lass Activities. He distinjiiiished
hini.self as end of high calii)re on the class teams (hiring the "IS and 'I!)
seasons, and was a mcmlier of the \'arsit\' ilasketliall s(|na(l for the last two
seasons.

Due to the fact that he has roomed in "'I'lie '{'o^cr" the i)ast eoujih- of
years, Ted is al)le to make forecasts wiiich far surjjass in accuracy those made
hy the Weather ISurcau. and as a result Ted is constantl\ Ix'sieged iiy
mcndiers of the student hody wiio desire to ascertain if tiie weather will l)e
liro])itii)iis t'or some undertaking tliey liaxc i)lanned.

'I'eddy is the Social 1 ,ioii of the class, for he is known all .ilong the .Main
l.itu'. where the phrase "Afternoon Tea" is used. As Dean of the (larrett
Hill l"ni\'crsity he inchuh's in his ciirrieulinn, I'liilosophy and h'ood 'I'esting.
and as most of us notice, he is seldom without a box of fudge under his arm.
Teddy is a good man for- the .(unioi-s to set up .as a model, as he is one of
the few who do not smoke, chew, drink, jtlay the races, sneak out at night, etc.
Teddy is a meiuher of the h'.psilon Phi Tlu'ta l'"raternit\ . As far as is known
at ))n'sent, he irdemls to take a I'ost (!raduate Conres in liusiness at ('olumt)ia
I'nivcrsity, and we fe<'l sure that in future years he will make his ])resence
known ris a liaron of the Husiness NN'orld, as he has had .i wide and \aried
cxi)eriencc in political circles, holding Mayoralities in se\cral towns along the
.Ma.in Line. His dejiarture will nu'an a great loss to the institution, and his
fellow students.

32 TTJ R VILLA NOV AN

CHARLES F. HART

"Toots"

"Full many a flower is born to blush unseen
And waste its sweetness on the desert air."

r\ UR FRIEND Charles, or as he is more intimately known as "Toots"'
^^^ began to manifest in his early youth not a little amount of good
common sense, for not content to remain in the obscurity of his native
hamlet and waste his talents on desert air, he shook from his iieels the
dust of yVndover, Mass., and boarded a train for Villanova. "Toots" once
thought (and he never tliought again) that he might acquire an early educa-
tion in the neighboring schools of Lawrence, but he was soon c(mvinced of
the fact that it was only at Villanova that he could drink of the cup of
learning to satisfy.

To adequately describe our confidence is utterly impossible in this short
space, since he has a little bit of everything and a whole lot more, yet it
would not be just to omit mentioning a few of iiis most i)rominent character-
istics.

A blushing bashful boys is he,
Big and round and full of glee.

In appearance Charles is a vcrtiable A})i)ollo ])osscssing all the tpialities
of the "God of Youth," yet not in the same proi)ortion. When "Toots" begins
to warble all ears are attentive lest they should iniss the least syllable of his
chant. But he not only uses the sweetness of his voice for singing, he often
brings it into play to win an argument. Many an evening "Toots" can be
seen in the recreation room with a grou]) of "udergraduates" surrounding
him partaking of the grains of wisdom that fall from his lips. The hobby
that ""J'oots" indulges in most is c]ii)i)ing for his scrap book. Although he is
hard pressed by another member of the class he always manages to win out.

Of all the many other traits that endear him to our hearts, the one that
shows the most in his patience in adversity and his willingness to help a
friend in distress. No matter how heavy are the troubes that hang ui)on his
own shoulders, he always has a kind word and a winning smile for any of
his friends in distress, and it is this feature more than any other tliat will
alway keep his memory with us and make his life a beam of sunshine, no
matter where he goes.

TH E VILLANOV AN 88

ELMER M. HERTZLER Philadelphia, Pa.

«HefU"

Secretary Phi Kappa Pi

Vice President Senior Class

Baseball V— I, 2, 3, 4

Football V— 2, 3, 4

Captain Football — 3

R. O. T. C

Fraternity Basket Ball Team — 4

A liTHOUGH there has heen much discussion as to the meaning of
-^~^ "Hertz's" middle initial, it is evident that there must be some connection
with Morpheus as lie alone can claim the distinction of having fallen asleep
at least once in every class. His fondness for sleeping, however, is in no way
indicative of a lazy nature, for Hertz has achieved fame on the gridiron, the
diamond and in the chuss room, through his perseverance, his iron will and his
endurance. Even in the first year he came into limelight as an athlete of no
mean ability and as the inontlis rolled by we recognized in him the ideal man,
acombination of athlete and student. His success as the captain of the 1920
football team may be ascribed to the training he received, as "top sergeant"
of the old R. O. T. C.

In all general college activities "Hertz" has taken an active interest. He
was elected to the Phi Kappa fraternity in his Freshman year and during
the past three and a half years has worked for its betterment with unequaled
zeal. In his Sophomore year, he served as secretary of that organization, and
this last year he jvlayed brilliant basketball and helped to win the champion-
ship crown for the "frat."

There is a big place in the world for "Hertz" and we feel sure that he
can fill it for he has those three big characteristics that make up the ideal
man: perseverance, good nature and iron will.

;!:>

'riiii r I LLA X o r .1 x

CHARLES F. HART ;

■■■:;;.■;■-;::;' ^■''■■..■■.■■^■■■■.•"Toots" .}

"Full maiiy a flower is born to blush unseen
And waste its sweetness on the desert air,"

f I I l{ 1*'K 1 1''..\ I) Charles^ or as he is mdrc intiinalclv kiviw ii as ■'ToDts"'
\^ licfi-aii 1u iiiaiiifcsl in his early Noiiiii iiol a lillic aiiHiimtof jiuod
('oriiriioii sense, for no! cDriienl hi remain in I he (ihseiii'ity (tf his natixc
hamlet aiul waste his talents (in desert air, he sjuidk from his heels the
dust of Aiidovcr, Mass., and hoai-ded .a train for \'illano\a. "'I'oots" onee
Ihoufi'ht (and he never thought a.iiain) tfiat he niifihl ae(iuire an earU' educa-
tion in the neifihliiirinji- schools of I .a\\i-enee, luit he was soon convinced of
the fad flwit it was oid\ at \'illano\a that he c<iu!d driidv of the cui) of
le/irrdnfi' to sal isfy.

To ade(|nalely dcscrihe diir eoididenee is tilterly impossililc in this short
space, since he has a little liil of e\ci'y t Innj:- and a whole lot nioi-e, yet it
would nut he jiisl lo oniil ipient ionini;' a few of his most jiroininent eharacter-
istics.

A blushing: bashful boys is- he,
Big and round and full of glee.

In aiipearanee Charles is a \crtialile Apjiollo p.osscssinji' all the (pialities
of the "(lod of ^oulh,"" \ el not in the same |)roportion. When "'I'oots" licfiins
to wariile all eai-s are altenti\c lesl I he\' should miss the least syllalilc of his
cluint. I5ul he not onl> uses I he sweetness of his \(iiee foi' sinjiinji', he often
lirinji's it into play to win an ai>':iimenl. Man) an cNcnin^ "'I'oots'" can he
seen in the recreation room wilh a yrniip of "nderiirhduatcs" surroundinji'
him jiart a kinj:' of Ihe grains of wisdom Ihal fall I'imui his lijis. The lioliliy
that "'foots" indulfics in most is clij;|iin.L; for his scrap hook. 'Althoufih he is
hai'd |iressc(| hy anollu i- memhei- of the class he alway,, mana^ics to win out.

()f all the many other trails Ihal endear him lo oui' hearts, the one that
sliows the nuisi in his ]iatience in ad\ersily and his willintincss lo help a
friend in distress. No nudlei' hov\ hea\y ar<' Ihe Iroidies thai lianti upon liis
own shoulders, he always has a kind word and a w inninj:' smih' foi- an> of
his friends in distress, and il is this fealurc more Ihan any other that will
alwa.\ keep his mcmorv wilh iis and make his life a heam of sunshine, no
mat Icr wdiei-e he i;(ies.

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ELMER M. HERTZLER Philadelphia, Pa.

"Hertz"

Secretary Phi Kappa Pi

Vice President Senior Class

Baseball V— I, 2, 3, 4

Football V— 2, 3, 4

Captain Football — 3

R. O. T. C.

Fraternity Basket Ball Team— 4

/\ I .'i'l lord!! llicic li.is liccii iniicli (lisciissioii ;is (() ilic inciiniiifi- of
-'*- "ilcrl/'s" iiiiddlc iiiiti;il, it is ex idcnt Ih.it llici-c must he some I'dimccl ion
with .Moi-i)liciis .-IS lie jiloiic cm cljijin (In- (list inci ion of h,i\in^ f;ill<'n .islccii
.'it l(';ist once in v\vr\ cljiss. IJis fondness for slccj)int;-, liowcvcr, is in no w ,i\
indic-divf of ;\ l;i/\ n.itiirc, for Ilcrtz li.is ;icliic\cd fjirnc on ilic uridiron. the
diiiniond ind in tlic ci.-iss room, through ids i)crsc\ crjiiicc. Ids ii-on will ;ind Ins
cndnr.-Micc. l-',\ en in the (irst \c;ir lie cjinic into limelight ;is ,in athlete of no
nie.in ;d)ilit\ and as the nionths rolled \)\ we reeogni/ed in him tiie ideal man,
aeoird)ination of athlete and s1iid<'id. I lis success as the ciplain of the l!CJ()
footl)all team may lie ascribed to the training he recei\'ed, as "lop sergeant"
of the old U. (). '!". C.

In all general college activities ■■licrt/,"" has taken an active interest, lie
was <'lecte(l to the I'lii Kapjia fraternitv in his l*'rcshman year and during
the i)ast three ;ind a half years has worked for its hetterment with uMecpialcd
/.eal. In his Soi)liomore year, he served as secretary of that organization, and
this last year he jjlaycd lirilliant haskethall and helped to win the champi(ni-
ship crow 11 for tlie "frat."

'rirere is a big ])lace in the world for '"[lerty," and we feel sure that he
can fill it for he has those three liig characteristics that niake up the ideal
man: [lerscveraiice, good nature and ii'"n will.

THE VILLANOV AN

JAMES McARDLE KENNEDY. . .

.Waverfy, R Y»

*'Goo£"

the

President Athletic Association
President Phi Kappa Pi
Recorder Knights of Q>Iumbus
Member A. A. E,

Manager Fraternity Basket Ball Team — '
1922 Champions

WAVERLY, N. Y. sent in a generous
sample in the person of Jim, who is well
over six feet and yet the baby of the class,
having only recently attained his majority. It
may have been the long hours spent in bed
which caused him to stretch to such a length,
although early to bed and early to rise was
never a favorite practice with Jim. In fact,
he was often heard to remark, "What would
college be without a bed?" Notwithstanding
this marked proclivity for sleep, Jim was a
charter member of the "Two O'clock Club" and his good fellowship was a
great help in passing the hours between rounds and bedtime. Jim is also
there (quite so) when it comes to big time parties, as those who made that
trip to Washington last fall will recall.

Of a non-athletic nature Jim's attentions have been directed along the
channels of club activities. He has been the dominating spirit in their influ-
ence and as a result, has been honored with the presidency of the Athletic
Association, ap osition entailing a large amount of work with no glory. Then
the Phi Kappa Pi prestige was increased when it elected Jim for its presidency
in that person's senior year. On the installing of a council of the K. of C.
at the college, Kennedy's executive ability gained for him the position of
recorder, another task carrying with it a great deal of active work. With
all his activities and notwithstanding the fact that he carried an extra heavy
class schedule, Jim could always find time to help one in need or to indulge
in a friendly chat.

His favorite expression "I'm expecting a letter today," was as regular as
the saying of "Grace" before meals and seemed to form a part of his prayer.
Many and deep were the comments as to the why and wherefore of the steady
streams of pink or was it blue envelopes which Jim received in the mail.
The authoress was "some girl" as Jim often said in answer to the comments
and we hope it's true for Jim's sake because the case looks serious.

Studies being a necessar part of college activities, Jim pursued them with
the same calmness and success which he displayed in other fields. For calm-
ness and poise during exam's he has no equal among his classmates, and he
mounted all barriers without the least external evidence of being flustered.
In 1921 Jim undertook the teaching of a. class in Prep Drawing and Prep
Physics, making a favorable showing as an instructor in each.

Fate was kind in giving him a pleasing and compelling adduce, which,
with liis straight forward character and enviable ability to accomplish what
he sets out to do should enable him to attain prominence as a Mechanical
Engineer.

The Class of '22 expects much of him and is as one in wishing him un-
paralleled success in the battle of life.

THE VILLANOV AN 35

WILBERT RAYMOND KIRK

A marquis, dufcc, and a* that;*'
"A prince can make a belted knight,

A FEW years ago a passenger alighted at the Villanova station. He
-^"^ had traveled all the way from Buffalo to begin his career as a college
student. The first impression he made on his classmates was that he was a
professor instead of a pupil. It could easily be seen he had experienced the
weighty cares of this world. Serious yet pleasant and jovial his countenance
overflowed with sunshine. Perhaps that accounts for his heavy beard. With
such outstanding features it certainly was hard to believe him, when he pro-
claimed he was just eighteen and had been such an active citizen of Buffalo.

Just why Wilbert is saluted as "Duke" is quite a puzzle. The name
may have been based on facts previous to his entrance at Villanova, or it
may have been the result of some instance which occurred since that memor-
able date. At any rate it is a well known fact that the "Duke" held no small
number of "Victor" records before he came here and tliat his "Upright" air
and "Grand" polished manners were acquired selling pianos. Then again, the
name "Duke" is always associated with an exceptionally well dressed person,
henec a classmate wearing a derby hat and a light tweed suit just naturally
falls into a Dukedom.

"Duke" always carries the natural position of Buffalo witli him. Buffalo
is the golden means between the East and the wild and wooly West. When
it is a question of athletics, however, the ocean on either side of Buffalo is
the limit of his enthusiasm. If Kant's Theory of Time and Space were true,
what victories the "Duke" would have won for Villanova.

His attendance at class has been perfect.

The big problems of the day interest him greatly. When it is a ques-
tion of the "Full dinner Pail'' the "Duke" becomes a veritable William Jen-
nings Bryan. In English class he has acquired a reputation for his inter-
pretation of Shakespeare. Sometimes he even out — Shakespeare's Shakespeare.

Now that the time of parting is at hand, reluctantly do we release from our
hearts the deep feeling there, which Wilbert has enkindled. We have found
him always a firm friend and a kind classmate, one who by a witty word
could turn sorrow into joy and make the most difficult task lightsome. May
he always be as a silver lining among his fellow men and accomplish great
things for them.

;}i.

7" // /•: r / L / .1 \ () I- .1 V

JAMES McARDLE KENNEDY Waverly, N. Y.

''Jim" ''Goof"

President Athletic Association
President Phi Kappa Pi
Recorder Knights of Columbus
Member A. A. E.

Manager Fraternity Basket Ball Team — '
I the 1922 Champions

A X't'llil-'N', N. '^'. ^iMif ill Ji .iicncroiis
s;iiiii)l(' in the iicrsoii of .liiii, w lin is well
i)\cr sis iVcl ;iii(i \ el the l);il)> of the cl.iss,
h;i\ iiiii- (ini\ rccciitl\ ;it!;iinc(l liis iiijijorit.^ . It
iii,i\ li;i\c Ix'CM llu' ioiiii' lioiirs sj)ciil in lied
w liicli oiiiscd Iniii lo sii-ctcii to such ;i Icnjiiii,
.iltiioiijiii cirlv to iifd jiiid carlv to rise \v;is
IICMT a faxoritc iiracticc witli .liiii. In fact,
lie was often iii'ai'd to rciiia I'ls, "What wontd
(•oilcjic \h- witiioul a l)C(i:-" \ot \\ it listaiidiiiji'
^^^^^ng^^ tliis niarlscd ])i-ocii\ it \ for slcci). Jim was a

rliai-tcr nicnibrr of llic ""rwo ()"cloci< Cliil)"' and Ins jiood fclNiwsiiii) was a
fiTcat hell) in i)assinji- the hours Ix'twccn nnnids and i)cdtinic. .Mm is also
tJKTC ((iiiitc so) when it conifs to big- time i>artics, as those who made thai
tri]) lo Wasliinjitoii last fall will recall.

Of a non-athletic nalin'c Jim's jittetdions iia\e been directed aloiifi the
channels of chili acti\ities. lie has lieeii the dominatinii' sDJril in their intlu-
ence and as a result, has hcen honored with the i)resi(lenc\ of the \tliletic
Association, ap ositioii eiilailiiifi a l/irjic amount of work with no filor.\ . 'I'licn
the I'hi Kapiia I'i prestiiic was increased when it elected ,Iim for its ])resi(lcncy
in that itersoii's senior \-ear. On the installing' of a council of tlie \\. of ('.
at the collep% Keinicd\'s cxecutixc ability jiviincd for him the ])osition of
recorder, anotlier task carr\infi' with it a great deal of a<Mi\c work. Witli
all his activities and iKiiwilhstandinfi' the fact that he carried an extra heav\-
class schedule, .lini could always find time to hel)) one in need or to indulfic
in a friendly chat.

His favorite fxin'cssioii "Fni exi)cetinfi- a letter toda\," was as rcfiular as
the saying of "Orace" hefore meals and seemed to form a i)art of his pra\cr.
Many and deep were the conimeiits as to the why and wherefore of the stea(l\
streams Of iiink or was it lilue enveloiies which .Mm received in the mail,
'i'he authoress was •'some tiirf as .Mm often said in answer to the coiiiments
and we liojx' it's true for Jim's sake because the case looks serious.

Studies heinu- a neeessar jiart of collcfiC activities, ,lim pursued them witli
the same calmness and success which he disi)layed in oilier lields. l"'or caliii-
ness ;ind poise during' exam's iie has no e(|iial among his classmates, and he
mounted all harriers without the least <'\lernal exidcnci' of heing flustered.
in 1921 Jim midertook the teaching of a class in l're|) Drawing an<l I'ri'p
Physics, making a favorable showing as an instructor in each.

Fate was kind in giving- him a ])leasing and compelling adduce, which,
witli his straight forward character and en\ial>le ability to accomplish what
he sets out to do should enahle him to attain iiromincncc as a Mechanical

Engineer.

'J1ie Class of ''22 <'xi)ects lunch of him .'ind is as one in wishing him (in-
paralleled success in the battle of life.

run r / LL.i \o r .1 X

•.ir,

WILBERT RAYMOND KIRK
"Dufcc"

A marquis, duke, and a' that;"
"A prince can make a belted knight,

**'1P

/\ '''I'lW' xcjiiN ;ifi() ;i p,■|'^s(■n^■(•)• liliMhlcd ,it the \'ill;m()v;i stfitioii. lie
''*- h;i(l lr;i\clc(l .-ill llw u.-i\ from HmIVjiIo Id hcjiin liis c-ii-ccr ;is ;i t'ollcji-c
.stiidcnt. 'J'lic (irst iiiipi-cssioii he mkhIc on liis cl.issin.itcs ujis tlwil lie u;is ;i
l)i-()fcss()r insl<",i(l of ;i ))ii])i|. If coiild cjisilv he seen lie had v\]H-r\rU(.-ri\ \\\r
wcijilily c.-ircs of (liK world. Serious \ ct i)lc;is;iiit (iiid Jo\ i;il his (•oimt<'ii;incc
ovci-(li)UC(l with simshiiic. l'crli,ii)s thai accoiiiits for his hca\ \ heard. \\'itli
such oidstandihf;- features it certaiiilN- was iiard to lieli<'\c him, when he i)r()-
elaimed he was Just eifiiileen and had lieen such an acti\-e citi/en of JWif^'alo.

-lust wh.\ Wilhert is saluted as "Diikc" is (|uite a nn/./le. The name
may have Ik'cu based on fads prex ions to his entrance at N'illanova. or it
may have been the result of some instance uhich occurred since that memor-
ahle date. .\t any rate it is a well known fact that the "Duke" held no small
innnher of "X'ietor" records l)efore lie came here and that his "I prighi'" air
and "drand" ixilished maimers were acipiircd selliiiji- jiianos. Then again, the
name "F)nke" is always associated with an e\ce])tionall\' well dressed person,
hence a classmate wearino- :\ derby hat and a lifi'ht tw<'ed suit .just naturally
falls into a Dukedom.

"I)id<e" alwa.xs carries the natural position of UulValo with him. UutTalo
is the golden means iietwccn the Ivist and the wild and wool.\ West. When
it is a (picstion of athletics, howcvei-, the ocean on <'ithei- side of Buffalo is
the linnl of his eidlmsiasm. If Kaid's Tlieorv of Time and Sjiace were liMie,
what \ietories the "Duke" would have won for N'illanoxa.

I lis attendance at class has been pei-fecl.

The big i)roblenis of the (la.\- interest him greatly. When it is a (jucs-
tion of the "Full dinner Pail" the "Duke" becomes a veritable William Jen-
nings Hryan. In l''.ngiish class he has ac((ini"e(l a rci)utation for his inter-
jirctation of Sliakes])eare. Sonietimes he e\cn out Shakcs])eare\ Shakes])earc.

Now that the time of ))arting is at hand, rclnctantl.x do we release from our
hearts the dee]) feeling- there, which \\'ili)ert has enkindled. We have fonml
him always a firm fr'iend and a kind classmate, one who b\- a witty word
(•(udd turn sorrow into ,io.\ and make the most dillicult task lightsonie. May
he always be as a silxer lining among his fcl|owni<'n and act'ouiplisli great,
tilings for them.

36 ThI E VILLA NOV AN

JOSEPH ALOYSIUS McCARTHY Lawrence, Mass,

'♦Beef" ''The Sheik" ♦^Lightning"

Football V— t, 2, 3, 4
Captain Football— 4
Knights of Columbus
Phi Kappa Pi
Major R. O. T. C
President Lawrence Club

'^CaY, bill, do you remember the niglit of the ball, at the City Hall in
^ Norristown? Well, I met Kate that night. Gee! she was a honey.
We had a few dances and then, — " The fellows knew what was coming, for
they have heard it innumerable times before. This generally happened, any
time "Our Joey" was visiting with the gang. It wasn't so long ago, that our
hero's "small, graceful form" was seen each Saturday night at the City Hall.
When he danced, the rest of the couples moved from the floor either to admire
the graceful form of "Our Joey" or else to make room for him. His moment
of inertia is quite as large as is his turning moment so that when he got going,
he required quite a lot of space.

However pleasant they may be, they are but memories of days long gone
by. Since then he has transferred his attentions to Roxboro, where he has
become a steady week-end visitor, and perhaps a boarder.

He embarked from Lawrence in the fall of 1916 and arrived at Villanova
a few weeks later. He immediately became the idol of the Academy kids,
and the belles of Norristown. Torn between the thoughts of three good hours
of sleep every afternoon, and of running up and down the field in a football
suit, he decided upo the latter after much persuasion. We were overjoyed
when he made this decision, as he proved to be a sterling football player,
playing on the Prep team in 1916 and the Varsity in '17, '19, '20, '21, being
captain of the 1921 team.

In 1918, he answered the call of our country, and entered the Plattsburg
Officers Training Camp from which he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant.
He was then sent to Camp Grant, 111. After his discharge, he returned to
Villanova and became commander of the R. O. T. C. unit here.

Many are the examples of fight, grit and love for his Alma Mater that he
has given to us on the gridiron. We are sure that if he plays the game of
life as he did that of football, he is bound indeed to have the greatest of
success,

THE VILLA NOV AN 87

MATTHEW FRANCIS McDONALD

"Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look
The Fields his study, Nature was his book."

TJ ROADWAY has seen many go, but things took a sorry slump the even-
-■-' Ing "Mac" smiled adieu. The Milky Way was seen to dim. Sadder
than that was his determination that pretty dames should have no role In
his new life — a determination that puzzled no one except the dames themselves,
for none, old or young, had cause other than to admire him. "Mac" often
quotes from his copy book, "He travels fastest and farthest who travels
alone," so whenever white hands beckon and pretty eyes invite, he does not
look. Not that he has an aversion for them, he's only traveling alone. For
a young lad, he lias always taken life almost too seriously, and when he
elected to delve into books under the shadow of our blue and white flag, the
seriousness that characterized the attack surprised no one. Villanova knows as
well as his classmates, both through Prep and College, he burned the mid-
night-oil to Indulge In hard study rather than hard riding, deligiiting mostly
In Greek topics and other such dead stuff. He would have rivaled both
Aeschlnes and Aeschylus had he spanned his life in the B. C. Memory will
ever recall the Commencement of '20, when he marched up for the Classic
Medal, a trophy well earned, shy and blushing to the ears, yet athletically,
he carried his broad shoulders and high chest, te i)rominent features of hi:*
strong and symmetrical physique as if it were an everyday happening.

Yes, Matthew is one of the big men of the class. He believed in a strong
body and a sound mind. His great attachment for all sports proves this about
him. Rain or shine, "Mac" was always ready for some strenuous exercise.

There is still one thing that puts "Mac" in a mystic class. That thing
is his ancestry. Time and time again, we have tried to make him think that
he was a Scotchman; and as many times "Mac" has defended himself and his
progenitors in a real Irish fashion.

At last we have arrived at the end of a College course. Out of the full-
ness of our hearts, we wish Matthew many successful and happy years. We
will not forget old friends, and "Mac" indeed has been a staunch and true
friend to all.

;U)

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JOSEPH ALOYSIUS McCARTHY Lawrence, Mass.

"Beef" "The Sheik" '^Lightning"

Football V— I, 2, 3, 4
Captain Football — 4
Knights of Columbus
Phi Kappa Pi
Major R. O. T. C.
President Lawrence Club

^'^ \>'. IWI,I„ do yon niiicmhcr Hie iiiglil of the hjill, fit the City ll.iil in
^-^ Xorristownr AWII, [ iiirt Kjite lluit nifrlit. (ice! slic w.is ,i lii)iic\ .
W'r ii.'id ii few (jjiiicc^ .'iiid then, " Tiic fVllows knew \vii;i.t \\;is (•oiiiiiifi-, for
tlicy Iwnc licMi-d it iiinuiiicr.ii)lc tinics l)ct'orc. Tills ficncr.iily l)iii)i)<'ni'(l, ;itiy
tiiMc "Oiii- .l<»<'y" \v;is visitiiifi- witli tlic finiiji-. It wjisn't so lonji' ap), tii;it our
hero's "snuiii, fir.ieefiil form" \\;is seen e;ich Siitiirdiiy niji-lit (it tlie City Hall.
When he daiiecd, the rest of the eoui>les moved from the (loor either to admire
the firaeefiii form of "Our .loey" or else to make room for him. I lis moment
of inertia is (jiiite as larjic as is his tiirninji' moment so tliat when he got f;'oing-,
he re(|iiire(l (|iiiie a lot of space.

iiowevcr pleas.iid tiiey may l)e, t he\- are t)iit memories of days ionj"- ji'one
hy. Since then he has transferred his attentions to H()xi)oro. where he has
heeome a steady week-end \ isitor, and |)erli;ii)s a l)oarder.

lie endiarked from Lawrence in the fail of l!)t(i and' arrived .it N'illanova
a few weeks later. lie immediately hecame the idol of the Acach'iny kids,
and the lielles of Noiristow n. 'i'orn helween the thoiijihis of three piod hours
of slec]) e\ei-y afternoon, and of runniiifi- up and down the field in a footl)all
suit, he decided iijx) the latter after much i)ersiiasion. We were overjoyed
wlieii he m.ade this decision, as he pro\ed to he a sterliufi' foott>alI i)layer,
jilayinji' on the i're]) team in l!)l(i .md the Narsity in "IT, 'til, "'io, "21, hcinji-
caiitain of the Ifl2l leaiii.

In l!)IS, he answered the call of our country, and entered the IMattshiirf;'
Oflicers '{"rainiiiji- Camj) from which he was commissioned a Second i.ieutenant.
lie was then sent to Cam]) (irant. III. After his dischar^re, he returned to
\illanova and hecame commander of the \{. (). T. C. unit here.

Man\- are the e.\anii)les of fight, grit and lo\e for his Alma .Mater that he
has gi\en to us on the gridiron. We are sure that if he plays the game of
life as he did that of foothall, lie is hound indeed to ha\e the greatest of
sii('<'ess,

7'// /•: \- 1 I.L.l \ ()\- .1 V

MATTHEW FRANCIS McDONALD
"Mac"

"Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look
The Fields his study, Nature was his book."

l-c HO \I)\\' \ 'i' li.is seen iii,iii\- pi. l)iil tliiiifis tooU ;i sorn shiiiip the cvni-
-■-' in^i- ".Mile" suiilcd ;ulicii. Tlic Milks \\';i\ \\;is seen lo dim. Snddir
tli;iii lli;d u,is Ids dctcriniii.-dioii llial ))i'ctt\ daiiics slioidd iia\c no role in
his new life- a dctcnninal ion tlial pii/./.lcd iki otic cxcciit liic dames llicmscivcs.
for none, old or \ oimf;', had caiisc' other fhaii lo admire him. ".Mae" often
<|uotes from Ins eoi)>' hook, "i le lra\cls fastest and farthest who ti'avels
alone," so whenexcr white hands iieckon and iiretty eyes inxite. he does not
look. Not that he has an axci'sion for them, he's onl.\ travelin^i- alone. l''or
a \(nin}i- lad, he has always taken life almost too serionsi\, and when h,'
elected to dehc iido i)ooks under the shadow (d' onr hine and white llaj:, the
seriousness that eharaeteri/.ed the attack surprised no one. \'iliano\a knows as
well as his classmates, i)oth throujih I'rc)) and Coilefic, he hurned the mid-
idjiht-oil to indulfic in hard study rather than iiai-d ridinji', delight in.u- mostly
in (ireek toi)ics and other such dead stuff. lie would have rivaled hol'h
Aeschines and Aeschylus had he si)amied his life in the \\. ('. .Memors will
ever recall the ( '(Mumeneemeid of "20, when he marched up for the Classic
.Medal, a tropli\' well earned, shy and hlushing to the ears, yet aliilel icall\ ,
he carried his hroad shoulders and high chest, lc pronnncnt features id' his
slr(nig and sy u'trical ph\si(|ue as if it were an e\cr\(lay happening.

■^'cs, .Matthew is one of the hig men of the class. lie liclicvcd in a sti'oni:
liody and a sound ndnd. Ilis great attachment foi- all sports ))i-o\cs this alioid
him. Uain or shine, ".Mac" was always ready for some sti-enuoiis exercise.

There is still one thing that puts ".Mac" in a m\stic class. That thing
is his ancestry. Tim<' and time again, w c ha\c tried to make him think thai
he was ;r Scotchman ; and as man\ times ".Mae" has defended himself and his
pi-ogeidtors in a real Irish fashion.

At last we have arrived at the end of a College course. Out (d' the fidl-
ness of our hearts, we wish Matthew man\ successful and happy ycjirs. We
will not forget old friends, and "Mac" indeed has heen a staunch and line
friend I o a II.

THE VILLANOV AN

HUGH VINCENT McGEEHAN Hazelton, Pa,

"Hughie"

Football Squad — I

Football V— 2, 3, 4

Captain Football— 4

Baseball V— t, 2, 3, 4

Captain Base Ball— -3

Coach Prep Football and Base Ball Teams

Knights of Columbus

I HIS member of our class made his first appearance at Villanova in
-^ September, 1916, having journeyed from Hazelton to enter the Prepara-
tory School. He was graduatde from this department in 1918. At this point
his course of studies was interrupted, due to his enlisting in the Army. He
was sent to the Officers Training Camp at Camp Zachary Taylor, and was
within a few weeks of receiving his commission when the Armistice was
signed. Upon his discharge he returned to Vilanova to continue his studies
in the Engineering School, and for the past four years has been epduring
the ravages, and facing the terrible onslaughts so characteristic of that depart-
ment.

During his years in Villanova, however, he has found time to establish
for himself an athletic record, upon which he may look with pardonable pride.
His efforts, in all branches of athletics, were not surpassed by any other force
in placing his Alma Mater "front and center" in the realm of college sports.
To show his desire to have the athletic projects of his school conducted success-
fully he coached the various Prep and Varsity teams, when he could not be a
member of those teams himself.

An account of "Hughie" would fail miserably if mention of sterling
character were neglected. His honesty, frankness and straight forwardness
are as characteristic as is his grin when telling one that the girl at the
K. of C. dance is only his sister.

To say that this class wish him success in the game of life would be
superfluous. We do, however, feel that if the reward he deserves for his
loyalty and faithfuness, to both ideals and friends, is to be the measure of his
success in life, he will fare well.

So, we return this member of our class to the coal regions with a con-
sciousness that he is a credit to that district, to his Alma Mater, and in short,
to all who are interested in him.

And, in conclusion, we say that we are all better for having had the
companionship of this member through our college days. His memory will
remain with us long after the hardships, passed through together, are for-
gotten. Neve rwill the fact be lost sight of htat he is the ideal of the class of
1922 as a gentleman in every detail and in every sense of the word.

THE VILLANOVAN

PAUL JOHN McNAMARA Brooklyn, N. Y.

Pre-Mcdfcal Society

Kappa Gamma

Epsilon Phi Thcta

Football V— 3, 4

Captain Fraternity Basket Ball Team — 4

FTER having completed two successful years at St. Francis College,
-^~^ Brooklyn, N. Y., "big hearted Mac" came into our midst in the fall
of 1920 with the best intentions in the world of settling down to a quiet
student life. He was really awakened, however, by tlie shrill call of the
referee's whistle. From that time despite his good intentions to follow his
philosophical ambitions he gained fame on the gridiron. "Mac" was an im-
portant cog in the famous '21 machine developed by "Allie Miller" and
through his great work was awarded the coveted V.

Aside from iiis athletic ability "Mac" is also a good student, having
completed the Bachelor of Arts and the Pre-Medical courses. It was due to
the extra heavy class schedule and long laboratory hours which prevented
him from participating in any of the other sports, for before entering Villanova
he establisiied for himself an athletic record both in base ball and basket ball.

His talents still remain untold. He is also a musician and has furnislied
amusement for the natives of "Belle Vista" and "Beau Rivage." (Names that
will long remain in the hearts of Villanova students for tiiey bring back
memories of many joyous evenings spent at socials and at Ye Olde Koflfee
Klutches.)

Paul has always been alert in class, es})ccially in answering the "prof's"
questions and on one occasion when the following question was asked by a
member of the Medical Department Staff, "What is the name of the teeth
the humane body receives last?" Mac immediately replied, "False teeth."

"Mac" intends to enter Georgetown next year, where he is going to pur-
sue the study of medicine, and we feel sure that his untireless energy with his
initiative will enable him to gain the coveted M.D. degree, and he carries
with him our best wishes for a successful career. Nothing too much can be
exi)ected of "Mac" and it is our earnest liope tiiat lie will become the "Lorenz"
of America.

;38

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HUGH VINCENT McGEEHAN Hazclton, Pa.

"Hughie"

Football Squad — i

Football V— 2, 3, 4

Captain Football — 4

Baseball V— I, 2, 3, 4

Captain Base Ball — 3

Coach Prep Football and Base Ball Teams

Knights of Columbus

P^lIIS ni(Mnb(M' of our d.-iss hkkIc liis iii-sl ;ip])(';ii';in('(' iit \'illfm()\;i in
■'■ Scptt'iiiIxT, liMo, lijiNiiifi- .j()iinic\ cd froni Ihizclton to enter llie i'reixini-
l()r\" Scliool. lie Wiis gi-,i(lii;il(le t'l-om this (lei)iii'l iiient in IDIS. \l tliis jjoint
liis eoni'se of studies wiis ititerrupled, due io his eulisiinji- in Hie \rmy. lie
WHS sent to tlie Otiieers 'riMininji' Ciini) ;it Cniip /;icli;ir\ Tdvlor, jind \v;is
witiiin ;i few weei<s of reeei\ iiiji iiis coinMiission \\ lien tlie \rinistice n\;is
sif>n<'d. I'jx)!! liis diseji;irji-e lie returned to \'il;ino\;i to eoiitinue ids studies
in tlie iMifi'ineerinfi' Seliool, ;ind for tlie past four \ears lias l)een enduriufi'
tlie ra\an'es, and faeinj;- tlie terrible onslaUf;lits so eliaraeierist ie of that dejiart-
nient.

Dui-iiifi- his years iu \'illano\a, howexcr, lie has found tiuie to estalilish
for liiruself an athletie rei'ord, upon which he may look with ])ardonal)le pride.
His efforts, in all hranehes of athletics, were not suri)assed by an\' other force
in i)lacinfr his Alma Mater "front and center" iti the realm of collefre s])orts.
To show his desire to ha\e the athletic ))rojects of his school conducted success-
fully he coached the various i're]) and \'ar-sity teams, when he could not be a
member of those teams himself.

An ac<'ount of "liujihie" wcudd fail miserably if mention of sterlirifi'
character were nefilectcd. His honesty, frankness and straifiht forwardness
are as characteristic as is his griu when tellinji' one that the fi'ii-| at the
K. of ('. dance is only his sister.

To say that this class wish him success in the jiame of life would lie
su])erfhious. We do, howe\ci\ feel that if the reward he deserxcs for his
loyalty and fait hfuness, to both ideals and friends, is to be the measure of his
success in life, he will fare well.

So, we return this membei' of our class to the coal rejiioiis with a c(M1-
.sciousness that he is a credit to that district, Io his Alma .Mater, and in short,
t<» all who are interested in him.

And, in conclusion, we say that w<' are all belter for haxinji' had the
companionshi]) of Ibis member through our collcfi'c da>s. liis meiiMM'y will
remain v,i\]\ us long- afte?' the hardshijis, jiassed Ihroiifih to;>ctlier, are for-
gotten. Ne\(' rwill the fact be lost sight of htat he is the ideal of the class of
l!)22 as a geidleman in every detail and in every sense of tlu' word.

'/"///•: r I i.L.i \ ]' .1 \

PAUL JOHN McNAMARA Brooklyn, N. Y.

"Mac"

Pre-Medical Society

Kappa Gamma

Epsilon Phi Theta

Football V— 3, 4

Captain Fraternity Basket Ball Team — 4

AI'"ri"',I{ liiiviiic,- ('(miijlclcd I wo suc<'cssfiil ycfirs ;i1 St. Krfini'is ("ollcjic.
IJnidklx II, N. >'.. "Iiifi lic'irlcd Mac" fame iiilo mir midst in tlic fall
of li);i() witli Ihc licst iiilciilioiis ill the world of M'ttliiitr' down to a (|iiift
student life. Me was reall\ awakened. ho\\e\ei-, 1)\ the shrill call of the
n-ferce's whistle. i'"rom that time (lesi)ite his jiood iiitcniioiis to follow his
])liilosoi)liical amhitioiis he i>aiiied fame on the jiridiron. '"'^i.ic" was an iiii-
portant co^- in the fanuMis ''Jt machine de\('lo|)ed l>y "Allie Millci" and
tliroiiji'h his jiTcat work was awarded the eo\eted \'.

Aside from his athletic ahility "Mac" is also a li-ood student, havin.ii'
(•onij)leted the H.ichelor of Arts and the I're-Medieal coui'ses. It was due to
the extra heavy class schcdiih' and loiifi- lalioratory houivs which iirevcnted
him from i)artieii)atinfi- in any of the other sports, for licfore interinii- \illano\a
he estalilished for himself an athletic record iioth in base hall and basket hall.

His talents still remain untold. He is also a musician and has furnished
amusement for the natixcs of "l>elle N'ista" and "licau Hi\ai;c." (X.imcs that
will loiiji- remain in the hearts of \'illano\a studeiils for lhe\ hrin.u' hack
memories of many joyous e\cninfis spent at socials and at \v Olde KofVee
Klutches.)

I'aiil has always been alert in class, espcciallv in aiiswcriiii:- tlu' "])i-ofs"
(piestions and on one occasion when the followin.u (|ueslioii was asked by a
member of the Medical Dciiartmcnt Staff, "What is the name of the tcetli
the humane ho(l\ receives last?" Mae immediately replied, "I-'alse teeth."

"Mac" intends to enter ( ieorfictown next year, whei-e he is piint: to piii--
siie the s'tud\' of medicine, and we feel sure that his untireless enerfiv with his
iniliaiivc will eii;ible him to jiain the eoseted M.I), degree, and he cai'ries
with him (Mir best wishes tor a successful career. Nolhin.n' too much can be
exix'cted of "Mac" and it is our earnest hope that he will liecomc the "l.oren/."
of Aiiu'rica. ■ ._r'-

40 THE VILLANOV AN

JOHN FRANCIS MAHONEY

♦'Sunshine*'

'^♦A Daniel come to judgment, yea, a Daniel."

WITH a smile of "Sunshine" on his blushing countenance, John first
greeted Villanova about seven years ago. Althougli the weather
where the cold winds blew comfort and cheer were always to be found in
changed, and a dreary season held sway sometimes, yet no matter when or
John's perpetual "sunshine."

Almost any afternoon he may be seen promenading about y\lma Mater and
whether the weather be fair or gloomy, whether the season be suminer or
winter, you will always see sunshine upon his serene features. In truth, John
is "Sunshine."

John is a pedestrian of great note about Villanova, and is said to be a
strong opponent of Henry Ford. Sunshine tells us that he intends to establish
a series of walking clubs about the country, after the Grand Finale. For in
his opinion, it is far better to walk than to ride, and altiiough he doesn't
get to his destination as soon, it is far safer.

"Sunshine" is a man of few words, always well chosen, and they never
fail to contain a mountain of advice. John's motto is "If you haven't some-
thing good to say, it is better to keep silent."

In bidding "good-bye" to John, tlie class of '22 takes leave of a staunch
and sincere adherent and friend, and although we must all bid adieu to Alma
Mater, yet we kno wthat "Sunshine" will always be in spirit with us.

THEVILLANOVAN 41

ARTHUR ALOYSIUS MALONE Pottsvillc, Pa.

*<Hoftfon" **Piggy"

Knights of Columbus

MAI^ONE came to Villanova way back in 1913 with a, purpose: to learn
all that would enable him to take his place in the outside world and
he leaves with that puii)ose well fulfilled. His class work has been marked
with a stamp that reflects Horton's own character. vVn earnest and consci-
entious desire to learn all that is possible has caused Horton to become expert
in the art of asking questions. His "I don't see that, Prof." causes the explan-
ation to be continued until he does see it.

Art spent his Prep school days at Villanova and after graduation, entered
the college. His nine years spent here make him a valuable source of hLstory,
both past and present. Many amusing and interesting incidents can be recalled
by this individual. Included among them is the time he attempted to set (ire
to the Academy building. Another time, because of a locked door barred his
path, Art attempted to put liis first through it. For the latter incident, he
received the tile of "The Terrible Tempered Mr. Bang."

Would that we could print what Piggy thinks of the authors of some of
our text books, especially those which contain such expressions as "the proof
iis left to the reader," or else, '.'the pi*oof is beyond the scope of this book."
His bolshevik tendencies have often aroused him to such an extent that he
has assured us by all the gods ithat he will or will not do a certain thing, but
in the end, Hort always com^ across strong.

This short sketch ofJMalone will be incomplete if mention of his weekly
trips to NorrisOJwnr-ftfeomitted. No matter what reason he gives for these
journeys, the one thing we do know is that on one occasion, they were dis-
continued for a space of three weeks, and in that time, Horton was afflicted
with the worst kind of blues.

Arthur's collegiate course will soon end, and we relucantly part with
him. Here's hoping that when he returns to tlie coal regions, he will put
into practice whait he has learned at \'illanova, and as a result feel assured
that his work will be crowned with success.

rill-, r I i.L.i \ ()\- .1 X

JOHN FRANCIS MAHONEY

"Sunshine"

"A Daniel come to judgment, yea, a Daniel."

VV/ ITII .1 smile of "Smisliiiic" on liis l)liisliiiiji coimlcMMiicc, .loliii liist
TT jiTcctcd N'illfiiKiV;! iiliunl .M\iii Ni'.irs afiu. AltluMijili tin- Wi'.itlur'
wluTc the cold winds lilcw conifori and cliccr were always to l)c found in
clianp'd, and a dreary season held sway sometimes, yet no matter when or
.John's ))erpetual "sunshine. '"

Almost any afternoon he may lie seen ])romeiiadin{i' ahoiit Alma Mater and
whether the we;ither he fair or filoomy, whether the season he snmmer or
winter, you will alwa.ws see sunshine \\\)o\\ his serene features. In truth, John
is "Sunshine."

.lolui is a ])edestrian oi' jireat note ^diouf \'illano\a, and is said to lie a
stronji' oi)i)onent of llenry l''oi'(l. Sunshine tells us that he iidends to estahlish
a series of walkinj;' elidis ahoid the country, after the (Ir-and l''inale. l'"or in
his ojjinion, it is far better to walk than to ride, .and .dlhoutih he doesiri
ji'ct to his (lest in.ation as soon, it is far safer.

"Sunshine" is .1 man of few words. alwa\s well chosen, ,ind they never
fail to contain a mountain of .idv ice. .lohn's motto is "If you haven't some-
thinji' fi'ood to s.iy, it is i)etter to kcc]) silent."

In bidding- "jiood-ijye" to .lohn, the class of ''1'2 takes lea\e of a st.'iunch
and sincere .■idhcrent and fi-iend, and .altlKMifzh we must .ill hid adieu to Alm.i
.Matci-, \et we kno wlh.at "Sunshine" will ;ilw.i\s Ik- in s],irit wiili us.

riir. r I L L.I \ r .1 x

ARTHUR ALOYSIUS MALONE...

"Hortron"

.Pottsville, Pa.

"Piggy"

% ^^[4

Knights of Columbus

MAI, ONI-' (•■•tmc to \'ill;m()\ii \\,i\' luick in If)!."} witli )i ]Miri)()s(': t(i learn
,1.11 tlwit udiild cMalilc him to take liis ))I.'k'(- ill tlic outside woi'ld and
lie lea\'es witii tiial |)m'i)ose well tiiililled. Mis class wor'i^ lias heeii marked
with a stami) that redeets Hort(>n's own eiiaraetcr. \ii earnest and eoiisei-
enlioiis desire to learn all thai is ))()ssil>lc lias caused llortoii to heeome cxiiert
ill the art of asking- (luestioiis. ills "1 don't sec lliat. i'rof." caiises the e\i)laii-
atioii to he eontiiiMcd until he does see it.

.\rt s))ent his I'l-ej) school da\ s al \'illano\a and at't'T jiiadiiation, entered
the eollcji'e. I lis nine _\ears siieiil here make him a \aliialile source of historv,
hoth jiast and i)|-esenl. .Man\ aniiisinii and interesting incidents can he recalled
l)\ this in(li\idnal. Included anionji- them is the lime he attempted to sel lire
to the \eadem\ hiiildinii'. Xindhci' time, hecaiise of ,i locked door liarred his
l)atli, \ rt attcnii)te(l to i)ut his lirsl through it. l''or the latter incident, he
rccei\ed the tile of '"l"li<- 'I'crrihie 'I'einpel'ed Mr. i'l.ili^."

Would that We could prin! \\ iiat I'ifiii.N thinks of llic authors of sonic of
our text hooks, cs])cciall\ i hose which conl.nii such esiircssioiis as "the proof
is left to the rcadci'," or else, "the jiroof is l)e\ond the scope of this hook."
llis Itolshevik tendencies have often iirouscd him to such an extent that he
has assured us h\' all the pids that he will or will not do a certain thiiifi', hid
in the end, lloi-t always comes across stronji.

This short sketch of .Malonc will he incoinplete if mention of his weekl\'
ti'ips to Norristown arc omitted. No matter what reason he ^ivcs foi- tluse
journeys, the one thing' we do know is that on one occasion, they were dis-
continued for a space of three weeks, and in that time, llort(Mi was atllictcd
with the worst kind of liliies.

Arthur's collegiate (•(uirse will soon end, and we relucantl.\ i)arf with
him. llere's hoping that when he i-eturns to the coal regions, he will pid
into jjracticc what he has learned at \'illano\a, and as a residt feel assured
that lii.s work will he cr(»wned with success.

THE VILLANOVAN

WILLIAM ALOYSIUS O'LEARY Elizabeth, R J.

Treasurer Phi Kappa Pi
Chairman Junior Prom
Manager Base Ball — 4
Editor College Notes— 3
Editor-in-Chief Villanovan— 4
Editor-in-Chief Belle-Air— 4
Sophomore Football
R» O. T. C

IT is hard to write "Bill's" record without a
monotonous repetition of superlatives. The
name of O'Leary was given a prominent place
in the college traditions by Bill's cousins who
were liere in '15 and '18, and Bill just about
nailed it there for keeps. His activities em-
braced every phase of college life. Bill was
foremost a student, and by that we don't mean
one who has his nose in a book all time, in
fact, we don't believe he ever did crack a book
overtime. But his monthly marks look like temperature readings in summer
just the same. When the schedule calls for study, he studies, and he does
it so efficiently and so well that when time is up, he has the "goods." Bill
has the very unusual and enviable record of having gone through four years
of an engineering course (at Villanova) without a single condition.

His ability to accomplish a lot of things with a minimum amount of work
and no waste, stamps him as a certain success in engineering.

Our Will is not only a technical man, he is also a scholar, which is evident
from his very capahle handling of his tasks as Editor-in-Chief both of the
Villanovan and of the Year Book, Belle-Air. His early classic training was
well founded, and it is well employed.

"Ole" is right there in the social life of the school. He is treasurer of the
Phi Kappa Pi, secretary of the Athletic Association, and has always been an
active committeeman, ready for any kind of work. In athletics, we find Bill
during his Sophomore year on the class football team, and now he is the
manager of the Varsity Base Ball team. It is only a man of Bill's calibre who
can maintain his position at the head of class and still perform all the duties
of a base ball manager. On top of all this, Bill has succeeded in paying a
great deal of attention to a certain young lady "down the line." There is one
caution we would like to give said young lady when going sledding — either
to steer the sled herself or else walk down the hill.

'22, in view of his past successes, is confident that it might already offer
him congratulations for his future ones. He has all the qualities necessary to
make a great executive and engineer, his keen Irish intellec,t his flexible mind
that enables him to size up a problem from different angles, his quick decision
where quick decision is required, and prudence where rashness would be fatal,
and withal, a truly celtic wit combined with a fine sarcasm will surely bring
him into prominence, regardless of when he takes up his life work.
The best of luck from '22, Bill.

THE VILLANOVAN

GERALD A. PRIOR Pottstown, Pa.

"Woffc-Woffc-Worfc,

When the weather is warm and bright/*

T^HIS young man who at mid-night first saw tlie morn, honored a place
-*- not generally known, Pottstown. Jerry grew up and found his home
town too small, so by this and by that, he made his way to St. Joseph's in
the big city, Philadelphia. Finding that great city too small, he inflicted his
sunny presence on Villa-Nova. He is a cliaracter that leaves not much to be
asked for, and his popularity before Greek class is well deserved. "Jerry"
studies a bit, writes a bit, talks a bit, eats a bit, and sleeps two bits. He
can give you every fine point of every athlete, and he holds no mean place in
Ethics athletic quizz. The class thinks that Jerry will never stop studying
until he finishes. May his future be as successful as his past at Villa-Nova.

Till', r I I.L.I X()l\l \

WILLIAM ALOYSIUS O'LEARY Elizabeth, N. J.

"Bill"

Treasurer Phi Kappa Pi
Chairman Junior Prom
Manager Base Ball— 4
Editor College Notes — 3
Editor-in-Chief Villanovan — 4
Editor-in-Chief Belle-Air — 4
Sophomore Football
i? R, O. T, C»

Tr is liiinl to write "I'liirs" record without ii
-*- moiiotdiioiis repetition of snix-ri.itiv es. The
J n;mie of ()'I,e;ir\ \\;is fii\eii ;i i)roiniiieiit pliice
ill tlie eolie;i-e traditions 1)\ liilTs cousins who
were here in 'I.") .ind *IS, ;ind Hill just alxnd
JiJiiled it tliere for l<eei)s. His ;icti\ities ein-
l)r;icc(l e\er\ plijise of college life. Hi|| wjis
foremost n student, and i)\ that we don't mean
one who has his nose in a hook all time, in
t'.iel, we don't ix'lieve he ever did crack a liook
overtMue, Bnt hi<? inonlhI\ marks look like temperaiiirc readings in summer
just the same. AVhen the sclieduie calls for studs, lie studies, and he does
it so ellicientiN and so well that when time is u],, he has the "goods." BUI
has the \cvy unusual and eiuiahle record of ha\ing gone Ihrouu-h four \ears
of an engineering course (,it \'illano\a) without a single condition.

His ahilily to accomplish a lot of things with a minimum amount of work
and no waste, stamps him as a ceitaiii success in engineering.

Our Wijj is not only a technical man, he is also a scholar, which is e\ i(k'iit
from his very caiiahlc handling of his tasks as Kditor-in-Chief hoth of the
N'illanovan and of the ^'ear Hook, Uelle-.\ir. Ills early classic training wa.s
well founded, and it is well employed.

"Ole" is right there in the social life of the school. He is treasurer of the
I'hi Kajipa i'i, secretary of the Athletic Association, and has alwavs heeii an
active committeeman, readx for aii\ kind of work, in alliletics, w"e find Bill
(luring his Soiihomore year on the class football team, and now he is the
manager of the N'arsity Base jiall team. It is only a man of IJill's calibre who
can maintain his jiosition at the head of class and still })erform all the duties
of a base ball manager. On lop of all this, IJill has succeeded in paying a
great deal of attenti(ui to a certain young lad\ '•down the line." There is one
caution wc would like to gi\c said xouiig ladx when going sledding- either
to .steer the sled herself or else w.alk down the hill.

'22, ill view of his jiast successes, is conlident that it might already offer
liiiii congratulations for his future ones, lie has all the (pialilies necessary to
make a great executive and engineer, bis ki'cii Irish intellect his llexilile inind
tha.t enables him to si/.e u|i a iiroblciu from different aiigh's, his (|uick decision
where (piick decision is re(piired, and iiriideiicc where rashness would be t'afal,
and withal, a truly Celtic wit combined with a fine sarcasm will surely bring-
him into iiromiiience, regardless of when he takes up his life work
The best of luck from "22, Rill. ' /

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GERALD A. PRIOR Pottstown, Pa.

"Work-Work-Work,

When the weather is warm and bright."

r^IIFS youiifi' iii;m wlio al mid-niiilit lii'st saw I lie morn, lioiiorcd a place
-^ not ji'cncrally known, I'ott.stown. Jerry tireu iiii and found Ids lionie
town too siiiail, so i)y this and by tiiat, lie made his wa\ to St. .losejih's in
the hifi' eit\', l'hiiad('li)hia. Mndiiifi- that great eil\' too small, he inflicted his
siuniy iiresence on \'illa-\o\a. lie is a character that leaves not much to he
asked for, and his jjopularity hefore (ireek class is well deserved. "Jerry"'
studies a hit. wi'ites a hit, tall<s a i)il, <'ats a hit, and slee)»s two liits. lie
can fi'ive you every line jioinl of every athlete, and he holds no mean place m
l''thics athh'li.' i.\\\\y./.. The class thinks that Jerry will never stoj) studyiuf;-
until lie linishcs. .May his future lie as successful as his ]iast at \'illa-.\ov ;t.

"44 TH E V I LLA NOV AN

CHARLES H. REDDING

Backward, turn backward, oh Time in your flight.
Chuck, please repeat your past history, just for tonight
Wanderer, plod back six, seven, eight years, or more,
And take me again to your heart as of yore*

NOW, my friend, is endeavoring, without the least bit of embarrassment
or confusion to tell me that he hails from the city of brotherly ?

As he tried to utter the last word, Ills voice failed him and presently he hears
the voice of an angel, no doubt his Guardian Angel, telling him to be silent,
and to remember that speech was given to him for a noble and a holy purpose,
namely, to tell the truth. Since Cliuck meant well and had the liest of inten-
tions, we will forgive him. Unofrtunately, he refuses, now to impart any
past events concerning his own life, so strive on I must without his co-opera-
tion. His college life has been an eventful one, and success has crowned
his efforts during the past four years. He applies himself to the studies of
liatin, Botany, Etymology, Ancient Ardiaeology, Aryan Philology, Rhetoric,
Sociology and Ethics; but his major studies are climatology and nature. Yes,
Chuck is a great admirer of nature. Oft in our walks with him, he will re-
late the greatest benefit derived from a profound interest in nature. For the
past few years, he has been trying to get a glance at the noted Cardinal Bird.
Two years ago while on a walk with one of his companions, he thought that
he was focusing his eyes on the said bird; but to liis disappointment, he soon
found out that the bird was a flamilngo.

As a student of nature, Thoms(m, Wordsworth, or Burroughs would feel
jealous and belittled; as a wanderer, lie lias tlie "Elusive Pimpernel" tied to
a post, as the saying goes.

The class room was always illuminated witli good cheer and hap])iness by
his presence. Plis sincerity of action, his true and lionest devotion to all tiiat
pertains to the betterment of college life and education, liis unquestionable
loyalty and fidelity to his Alma Mater and liis fellow students, and his un-
quenchable iuimor and good will all cond)ine in making us vividly realize tiiat
on the solemn day that we sliall hear "tiie curfew toll tiie knell of ])a,rting
day" we, the class of 1922, are l)ldding adieu to a loyal, a big-framed, big-
hearted companion who will be well liked wherever he goes, and witli whom-
soever he comes in contact.

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FREDERICK JOSEPH SEITZINGER. . .

.Philadelphia, Pa.

Member of R, C. H. S. Club of Villanova

Tf one were to ask for Frederick Seitzinger only a few of his intimate fellow
-■- students would re^ilize that the inimitable "Fritz" was being sought,
for it is by this name that he is known and loved.

"Fritz" came to Yillainova with a smile and lusty lungs and four long,
and oftimes cruel, years have been unable to .se]iarate them from him. His
daily greetings to some of iiis friends could be heard for miles around. This
salutation, however, was reserved for a few of his chosen friends but the
scope of his good natured smile included everybody so that now he is regarded
as a sure cure for the blues. Oftimes we will be seated in a calss room for
perhaps ten minutes and be well launched in the serious affairs of the day
when the door creaks slightly, then ()i)ens slowly and a broad smile enters,
followed by a nod and then Fritz. It is said that no stern faced Prof, can
resist that coiJibination, so Fritz takes his seat witliout admonition or rejiri-
mand for his tardiness. Class is resumed and if an oral recitation is in order,
Fritz is usually prepared for the ordeal, but when it comes to writing, he has
a way al his own and sometimes he cannot even read it himself, for it looks
like a series of Chinese laundry checks.

Well, Fritz, we sincerely ho]ie that you retain your cheerfulness and
hearty lungs for 'Tifty More Years."

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CHARLES H. REDDING

j^U OW, iii\ I'riciul, is ciKlc.'Moriiiii', witlioiil llw Ic-isl hil of crnliJirnissiiicMt
^ ^ or cont'iision lo tell me Ih.'il he li.iils froiii 111,. ,-i|\ of hrolhcrly - -:-

^■^ Ix' ''"i'd '<> litter (lie |,is| \\!)i(i, his Miicc r.iijcd lilni :nn\ picsciil l\ " lie iicars
tlic \(iic<' of ;iii jinjicl, 11(1 (l(Mii>l Ills C 11,1 1(11,111 \uiiv\, Icllin.u hiiii lo he silent,
<-in(l to i-enieinher lluil siieccli \\ ;is fiiven lo liini for ,i uoiije miuI ,i iiol_\ |)iirp()sc,
namely, io tell the tnitli. Since Chiick nieinil well ,in(l h;i(l the lies) of inten-
tions, we will forjiive him. I iiof il un,ilely, he I'cfuses. now lo imparl ,iny
l)ast events coneerninfi' his own life, so sli-i\c on I innsl willioul his eo-opera-
t'l'ii- i lis- collcfic life li;is heen an evcnlfiil one, ;in(l success has crowned
his ed'orts (hiring- the i);isl four \c;irs. He ;iii])lics himself lo Ihc slinlics of
Latin, Hot.-niy, l-ltyniolo^y. Ancient A rch.icohmy, Ar\.in I'liilolotiy, lihcloric,
vSociolog-y and i'lthics; hut his major slndies ,ire climatology ;in(l nature. ^'cs.
Clinck is ;i fii'csil ;i(lniirer (»f iialure. Ofl in oin- w/ilks svilh him, he will re-
late the ^rc.alcsl henclil (lcri\c(l from a profound iiileresi in mdnre. i''oi' Ihc
past few years, he lias heen tryinu.' to licl ,i uimice al the noted Cardin.al Bird.
Two \c;irs api while (Ui ii w,ilk with one of his comp.anions, he thought lh;it
he was focusing' his eyes on Ihc s.iid bird: hul lo his (lis,-ipp(»iid mcnl, he soon
found Old that Ihc liird was ;i flamin.ud.

As ;i stiideni of n,itiirc, Tliomson. Words woii h, or Unrroiiiihs would feel
jealous and licliltlcd: as a \\;indci'cr, he h,is Ih,. "I'll usi\ c l'im])crnel" lied lo
.■I |)osl, ;is the sjiyinji' jiocs.

'i'he class ro(Hii w;is alw.iys illiiminaled with liood cheer and liai)piness li\'
his presence. Ills sinceril\- of ■■iclion, his line .lud houcsl devoliou |o .■dl llui'l
pertains to Ihc licltcrmcid of colleuc life .iiid cdiic-dion, his iin(|uesl i(ui;i hie
l()\;llty Jind (idclily lo his \lm;i .M;iler .and his fellow sliideuls, ami his uu-
(|iienclial)le lininor Jind pood will ;ili condiinc in makinji' us \i\idl\- re;di/,e that
on the solemn d,iy lluit we sh;ill licir ■"Ihc ciiifew loll Ihc knell of i)artinfi'
i\ny" we, the cl.ass of lO'J'J, ;ire liiddinji' adieu lo ;i loy.al, ,i liij:-framcd. I)i<>-
hearted comi)anion who will he well liked wlierc\cr he px's. ,'iu(| with whoin-
socver he C(Miics in coni ;icl.

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FREDERICK JOSEPH SEITZINGER ...

\-y-ry-/::'"X:- "Fritz"-

;,.,:.. Philadelphia, Pa.

Member of R. C. H. S. Club of ViUanova

Tl'' one were In ;isk t'oy iM-cdci'ick Scil/.inuci' i)i!l\ :i W'W of his inliiiiJitc fellow
-'- studcnl.s would rcili/,,. Ih.-it llic iniiiiit.ililc "l'"rit/." w;is iiciiii:- soii.uiit,
for it is iiy lliis iinmc lli;d lie is l<iio\sn ;ind loved.

"l-'i-il/" e;iiiie l(i \' ill;iiio\ .-i willi ;\ smile ;iiid liisly liiiius ;ind four loii^-.
Mild oftiines cruel, ye.-irs luixc been uujiiile lo se),,! r;ile llieui from hiui. Ills
didly ji'reetiiiji's lo some of his friends e(Mild he he;ird for miles iiround. 'I'liis
sjdul.'ition, liowe\cr. w;is reserved for ,i few of his chosen friends luM the
scojX' of his pxid iiJilurcd smile included cxci'yliody so lh;d now he is i-cuai'ded
ns ;i sure cure for the hlues. Oflimes we will he se;ded in ;i cidss i-omn for
perhaps ten minides ;nul he well launched in llic sci'ious alfairs of the day
when the door creaks slightly, then opens slowly and a hi-oad smile enters,
followed hy a nod and then |-'i-it/.. II is said thai Uii stern faced I'rof. can
resist that condiinalion. sn j-'rit/. laUe^ his seal without admonition or rcpi'i-
mand for his tardiness. Class is i-esiiiucd and if an oi'al I'ecilation is in order,
l'"rit/, is usually pre|iare<l fur the ni'deal, lad when il enmes lo writinfi'. he has
a way al his own and somelinu's he eannni even read il himself, foi' il looks
like a series of Chinese laundry checks.

Well, l'"ial/., we sincerely hojie Ihal y(Mi I'clain your chcerfidness and
hcai-ly luuiis for "Fifty More Years."

THE V ILLANOV AN

70HN JOSEPH SHEEHEY, JR.

^Doc*' ''Cfutch'V

.Brooklyn, N. Y»

.•V'.;'v;'' Kappa Gamma
.,\^''''" ;:...,.■ ■;'-^'-V'/.' Epsilon Phi Thcta
Lamda Kappa Delta

||0C hails from St. Francis College, Brooklyn. Pleasant and characteris-
-■--'tically cheerful, he soon won his way to a warm spot in our hearts.
Generosity is but one of the many traits which make him a likable fellow.

Niaturally, we have been ripped by a strange curiosity to know the origin
of the nickname "Crutch." Coasting seems to be entirely out of "Doc's" line,
though he is inclined to believe the end justified the means, in other words,
sh ! — this is a profound secret — she's a blonde.

John's particular aim in life seems to be, to follow in the footsteps of his
worthy father. His associations, however, would lead one to believe that he is
more interested in the methods of engineers than in those of embryo M.D's.
But what's a doctor if he cannot liandle saw and hammer like the rest of us?

As a final word we warn his Dad and the other medicos of Brooklyn to
be prepared for some crowding when this prodigy of ours arrives at the scene
of action.

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ALPHONSE CHARLES STINE Gilbcrton, Pa.

<*AI" ♦♦Stiney"

Epsilon Phi Theta
Knights of Columbus
Football Squad— 4

^'TT'S an ill wind that blows nobody good." Such a hurricane as the
■*- World War was necessary to bring to \Mllanova the debonair "Al." He
came to us in 1918 from Overbrook Seminary via the U. S. Marine Corps.

Though outwardly a very docile person, "Al" is easily "started" if one
heath; the coal regions. "yM" is a staunch advocate of anything that will make
just knows how. His "commencer" is laboring class conditions in his native
the lot of his home town folks better.

The dreamy moods we've noticed come with blue letters. Daytona,
Florida is a long way oflF, but the winter cannot last forever.

"Al's" favorite themes are Sociology and Ethics. Past and iiresent train-
ing have made him one of our most proficient Latin students. We would
gamble our shirts on his success in life, be it in law or educational work.

Many of us know "Al" as a fellow who is rather a staunch friend than a
violent mixer, and as a friend, one on whom we can always count for help if
we but ask it.

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JOHN JOSEPH SHEEHEY, JR. ... . .. :

'^Doe" "Crutch'^

.Brooklyn, N. Y.

"W'

Kappa Gamma
Ep.iloii Phi Theta
Lamda Kappa Delta

I J()(" li.iils tVdiii SI. I'lJincis Collcjic. I>i'()()kl\ II. ric;is;ml ;m(l cIki r.n'tcris-
-■-^ticnlly (■hccrt'iil, lie socii won his \\;iy lo ,i warm s]n)[ in our iicarls.
(iciicrosity is Iml one of the inan\ (rails w liicii make liiiii a likable fellow.

Xatiirally, we have lieeii ripjxd l)\ a siraii^c curiosity io know the orifiiii
of the nickname '•('riitcli." Coasliiifi seems to l)e eiitirelN otil of "Doc's" line,
1lioufi-li he is inclined to iiclievc the end Jiistilied the means, in other words,
.sli ! -this is a |)rofound secret she's a hlonde.

■ John's i)arlicular aim in life seems to i)e, to follow in the l'ootste])s of his
worthy father, ilis associations, howe\cr, would lead one to iielieve that he i.s
more interested in the methods of engineers than in those of emi)ryo .M.D's.
Hut ^\•hal"s a doctor if he cannot handle saw and hammer like the rest of us?

As a final word we warn his Dad and the other medicos of Brooklyn to
he ))re|)ared for some erowdinji' when this pi'oditiy of (uirs arri\cs at the scene
of action.

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ALPHONSE CHARLES STINE .

*'AX" "Stiney"

, Gilberton, Pa.

Epsilon Phi Theta
Knights of Columbus
Football Squad — 4

''TT'S ;m ill wind tli;il blows noluxiy ^ood." Siifii ;i Inirricimc .is liic
-'- World \\';ir w;is iH'C('ss;ir\' to bring to \' illiiuos ,i the dclioiiiiir "Al." lie
CJiinc to us ill litis from ( )\ criirook vScniin.irs \ i;i the [ . S, .M.ii'iiic Corps.

'I'lioHfih outwardly a very docile person. "A I" is e,isil\ "started" it' one
heath; llie coal regions, "Al" is a stainich advocate of an\tliinfi- that will make
Jnst kno\\s how. His "commcneer" is laijoriiig class conditions in his native
the lot of his home town folks better.

'I'lie dreamy moods we've noticed come with blue letters. Daytona,
F^'lorida is a long wax off, but the winter cannot last forever.

".Al's" favorite themes are Sociology and I'.thics. fast and present train-
ing have made him one of onr most prolicieni l.atin students. We would
gamble our shirts on his success in life, lie it in law or educational work.

.Many of us know "Al" as a fellow who is rather a staunch fiaend than a
violent nnxer, and as a friend, one on whom we can alvvavs count for help if
we but ask if.

48 THE VJ LLA NOV AN

HOWARD MATTHEW THORNBURY Olcan, N. Y.

"Howie" "Thotne**

Secretary of Class

Alumni Editor of Villanovan — 3, 4

Manager of Basketball — 4

Football Squad— 4

Secretary and Treasurer Epsilon Phi Theta

Dramatics — J, 2, 3, 4

Leader of Choir — 4

Knights of Columbus

Belle Air

T^HE iDcntion of college spirit brings before us tlie image of "Thorn" as
-*- he was popularly known in his Freshman days at Villanova. When-
ever there was need of arousing si)irit and enthusiasm among ai crowd, all
eyes were turned to him, and he luus consistently lived up to his reputation.
His loyalty to Alma Mater will never be questioned for in "Howie" she had
one whose name will always be synonymous with "pep."

"Thorn" was introduced to our midst in the stormy days of the Student
Army Training Cor}Xs and was immediately elevated to the "high" rank of
corporal. At the demobilization of tbat famous organization, he remained
with us not only in body, but in spirit. Whenever his body refused to be
present he usually delegated his si)irit to act by proxy, the remonstrances of
his professors, however, in time over-ruled this soporific habit.

His athletic activities have been devoted to class teams and he had the
honor of captaining 1922's footbal representatives during his Sophomore year.

Howard is also a singer of rare ability. We can never forget his lusty
and musical voice resounding throughout the buildings to the tune of popular
airs. At times it was soothing; then again, it occassionally grated depending
of course entirely on circumstances. His accompaniment, however, was usually
the occasion for the discord. His ability did not go unnoticed, however, for
he has always been given a leading part in all theatricals, and was likewise
selected as leader of the college choir.

Thorn's persistent plugging has always kept him in good standing in his
classes and we now hail him as a Philosopher. His inimitable good humor,
his sociability and his pep have won for him a high i)lace in our regard. His
energetic figure leading a cheering crowd of rooters on the bleachers will ever
be a memory to us, truly he has done his share.

He had the honor of having managed the most successful basket ball team
representing Villanova.

THE VILLANOV AN

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HOWARD MATTHEW THORNBURY

"Howie" "Thome"

.Olcan, N. Y.

Secretary of Class

Alumni Editor of Villanovan — 3, 4

Manager of Basketball— 4

Football Squad — 4

Secretary and Treasurer Epsilon Phi Theta

Dramatics — \, 2, 3, 4

Leader of Choir — 4

Knights of Columbus

Belle Air

T^lil-', iiiciitidii i)t' {'ollcfic si)irit hriiifis licl'ofc ns llic iiiuific of '"I'lioni" ;is
-*- lie w.is ixipiiljirly known in liis l''rcslnri;ii\ diiys at \'ill;iiiov;i. W'hcn-
(•\cr llicrc wjis need of .i rousiiif«- siiirit ;in<l cuthusiiisMi aiiionji- ;i crowd, ;dl
f\('s were liirncd io him, .ind he has coiisistcntly lived iij) to iiis rcimtation.
His loyalty Io Alma .Mater will never he (iiiestioned for in "Howie" she had
()n<' whose name will alwa.xs he synonymous with "l"'])."'

"Thorn" was introduced to our midst in the stormy days of the Student
.\riii\- Training' Corjis and was immediately elevated to the "liijih" rank of
cor])oral. At the demohili/.ation of that famous orjiani/.ation, he remained
with IIS not only in hody, hnt in spirit. Whenever his hody refused to he
l)resent he usually delcfiatcd his s|)irit to act hy proxN', the remonst I'ances of
his ))rofessors, howe\cr, in tiirie o\cr-rule(l this soporilic haliit.

Iiis athletic activities ha\-c iieen devoted to class teams and he had the
honor of cai)taiiiinfi- t!)'J2's foothal reiircscntalives durinj:' his Sophomore year.

Howard is also a sinjicr of rare ahility. W'c can iie\cr forfi'ct his lusty
and musical voice resouiidinj;- throufihout the liuildings to the tune of |)oi)ular
airs. At times it was soothiiiji; then ajiain, it occassionally grated (lei)endinj;
of conrs<' entirely on circumstances, iiis accompaniment, however, was usually
the occasion for the discord. Iiis ai)ility did not go unnoticed, however, for
he h;is always heen given a leading jiart in all theatricals, ami was likewise
selected as leader of the college choir.

Thorn's i)crsistent i)lugging has always kcj)! him in good standing in his

classes and we now hail him as a I'hilosoiiher. His ininntalilc good humor,

his sociahility and his ])(•]) have won for him a high i)lace in oui- regard. His

energetic figure leading a cheering crowd of rooters on the lileachers will ever

he a memory to ns, trnl.v he Iims done his share.

He had the honor of having managed the most successful liaskel liall team
representing X'iJIanova.

Till: r I L I..I \ () l\} \

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History of the Class of '23

Officers

Joseph B. Ford Vice-President

Matthew A. Lynch President

Aloysius E. Cooke Secretary

John Riordan Treasurer

IN THE fall of 1919 the class of " '23" made its debut into the halls of
learning of Villanova and dating from the day of entrance, its history
: has been a remarkable one. Its accomplishments have been many and
it has held a high place both in the social and sporting activities of the
school. * '

The o^ass of " '23" showed its spirit of unity and co-operation from the
time that they were first gathered in a body, namely, upon the reception into
the grand and exalted Order of "Hobble Gobble." To this day that memor
able night still lingers in the thought of all. According to College customs
the Freshman had to wear their little blue and white skull caps. The class
of " '23" didn't take to this so a game of football was arranged in order to
settle once and for all the supremacy of the two classes. The game was
played December 8th, 1919, and it was the bitterest class struggle ever seen
on the fair campus of Villanova. The battle waged up and down the fieJd
throughout tlie game with neither team able to score. Both classes played
clean, hard football and although the infirmary was occupied to a great ex-
tent the next day no permanent injury occurred. The class of " '23" al-
though unable to score, played a better brand of footba<ll and in the opinion
of the entire student body won a moral victory. This marked the end of the
blue and white skull cap. The men who played for the class of " '23" on that
day and won their numerals were: — Wasilko, Ford, Jones, Duggan, Lough-
lin. Hyson, Burke, Stein, I>ynch, Devinc, Clark, Collins, McNally, and Vize.
The team was coached by Rev. P'rancis A. Driscoll, O. S. A., now president
of the college.

Supremacy in football was not enough valor for the class of "'23," so
with the permission of the athletic Board, a basketball team was formed and
a fast schedule arranged. The team had great sudcess in the floor game and
it was the initial appearance of a Villanova College team on the floor. This
team met with sucli success that the following year basketball became a
major sport at Villanova,. Much credit for the success in basket ball must
be given to the class of " '23" as may be evidenced by the fact that three
members of the Freshmen basketball team made the varsity in 1922. These
men were Loughlin, Gray and Jones. The members of the class team were

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History of the Class of '23

Officers

■ Idscpl; 1). I'ovil \'icc I'rt'^idciit

M.itllicw A. l.yurli l'n-,i(lciit

Al(;\-,iiis !'.. ('(ii)kc Sfcrctary

• lolin i;i( rd.-iii 'rr(a-.iirfr

IN 'riM. l.iH oT li)l;i tin cl.i^s (.! "'■_'.■)" made its dflnit intu the lialU oT
haniiiii: !)l N'lllaiioNa and daliiiu' I'lM.in the day ol' cut ran, 'f. its history
.lias hicii a rrniari-LaliK' oric. 1 1 -. accotn plislmiciits lia\c Ixtii many and
it has held a iiluh place hoi h in tlic social and sportinii' acti\itics ol' the
scluMd.

'I'lic c'ass oi' " ■•_';;'" show id its spirit of unity and co operation Irom the
tinii- that they were lir^t ualhercd in a hody. nanicly. upon the reception into
the uraiid and <\,dii<l Order of "Ilohhle (iohhlc." To this day that ineinor
aliie niiilif still iiii::,rr.-, in the thoiiuht ef all. Accordiiifj; to C'ollcii'e custom'-
the rreshiiiai! hid (o \vt:\v (heir little h'ne and white skull caps. The class
Ol " L';!" didn't take to llii, so ,-i j^anie of i'oothall was arranii-e<l in order to
settle once and lor .'dl the sii prem;ie\- ol the two /lasses. 'i'lie i;aine was
plaved heeemher Siii. l!Mi>. and it was the hitterest class slriiuu'lc ever seen
en t!i( lair e;nui)Us d' \' il l;i in)\ a. The lialtle waiicd ill) and down the Held

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! hroiii;h(:ut the ;jariie with neither team alile to score. Hotli classes played
clean, hard iooiiiali .-ind allhouiih the iniiniiar\- was ot'cupicd to a ^'rcal e\"
tent the next d i\ no peruiaiient injury o<'ciirred. The class ol '" "J.'! al
tin iiiih iinaiih U) scni-e, p!,i\ed a better brand id' I'e.otba'l and in the o|)inioii
e,r the entire sliideiii bod\' won a moral \ i ■t(U'\-. This marked the end ol the
b'lie and white skull ea|i. The men who played ler the class ol " ■_'.■) on that
da\- and won linir niinnraU were: W'asilko. I'<n'd. Jones, I)iiiiu'an. I.iniu'h
Mil. I[\s()ii, l'!lri^(. .stein. l.\iieii. I )e\ ine, ( lark. ( Olliiis. M c \ a'ly . and \ i/,e.
Tile team was coaelird b\ \lr\. I'r.-nicis .V. |)riseoll. (). .s. .\.. now jiresidcnt
of tile C'dlei.vi ,

Siipreinac\-, i n football was not eneiii.';li valor for the el.ass ol " '2'A. so
\\;|j) liie permission oi the alliletie lioard, a basketbal' te;im was formed and
a last sehednle arranged. The team had u'real sue, ass in the lloor ii'ame and
it was the initial appearance of a \ illanova ('ollcii'c team on the Ihxn'. 'I'liis
I, a,, I iiK'l with siieli success th.at the fol lowi iii;'" year basketball became i
iiiajcn- sp(nM at \ il!.-iiio\ a. Much credit lor the siuaa'ss in basket ball must
be uivcn to tlic class of " '■_';>" as may be e\ ideuced by the fact that three
members of the I'tcsIiiik n basketball team made the Varsity in l!»-_'2. These
nun were I.ciiL'hIiii. ( > ra \ and ,l(nies, 'I'he members ot the class team were

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Gray, Lynch, and Riordan, forwards; Norman Jones, center; Loughlin and
Vize guards. Laughlin and Gray are still mainstays of the Varsity basket-
ball team.

With the arrival of spring the class of " '23" made their appearance on
the diamond and a strong schedule was arranged by Manager Gerald Fagan,
The team won all games played. The line-up of the baseball team was
Ford, catcher; M. Lynch and Jones, pitchers; Cooke, first-base; Sullivan
second-base; Gray, short-stop; A. Lynch, third-base; Clarke, Laughlin and
Vize, outfielders.

The fall of 1920 brought with it the return of the class of " '23," now
seasoned collegians. Tales of summer experiences were told and retold and
the beginning of the Sophomore year found the class more strongly united
and with one principle, the betterment of Villanova, first, last, asd always.

The incoming Freshmen were put through their paces upon their recep-
tion into the society of "Hobble Gobble," and owing to the extent of their
initiation of the "Fresh" were glad of the opportunity of wearing a skull

cap;.,;;;';'-'. ■■/ .'■■■■[■y ■[■'.■]'■■{ :i-'':-;: :'

The usual Freshman Sophomore football game was played with the
Sophomores, the class of " '22" trouncing the Freshmen to the tune of
35-7, Billy Ford and Laughlin starred for "'23." The line-up for " '23"
was the same as the preceding year.

In the early Spring of " '21" the class of " '23" made their first social
appearance at Villanova. The Sophomore Soiree proved to be the best
event of the year. The proceeds were given to the athletic association.
Tliis donation proved to be the largest donation from any class in the his-
tory of the college.

The big opportunity for the class of " '23" to show its spirit and loyalty
came on Commencement Day, June 10, 1921, when a shield was to be pre-
sented to the class making the best showing on that occasion. The class of
" '23," led bj'^ President Matthew Lynch, entered into public demonstration
with the same spirit it had shown both socially and upon the athletic field,
were awarded the plaque in the opinion of the judges was justly deserving
of the prize. This prize is now conspiciously placed in the main corridor
of College Hall and is the treasured prize of the Class of " '23." The shield
was publicly presented to Matthew Lynch, as president of the class, by Rev.
George O'Meara, vice-president of the college in Feb. 1922, and in his pre-
sentation speech he complimented the class of " '23" in glowing words for
the great work it had done since its arrival at Villanova.

The Junior Prom was held Friday, April 21, and it even surpassed the
affair of the class in their Sophomore year. The College gymnasium was
beautifully decorated under the leadership of Charles B. Laughlin, chairman,
who was ably assisted by Herbert M. Lamglois, Leo V. Devine, Phineas
Vize and Charles B. McLernan. Suitable favors were distributed and an
enjoyable evening was enjoyed by all. The members of the senior class
were the guests of the class of " '23" for the evening.

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Much credit for the fine sailing of the class of " '23" is due to the cap-
able officers of the class, and the confidence of the members in them is evi-
denced by the fact tliat they have directed the sailing of the class of " '23"
since its formation. Tlie officers are Matthew Lyncli, President; Joseph
B. Ford, Vice-President; Aloysius E. Cooke, Secretary; and John Riordan,
Treasurer.

Shortly after the Cliristmas holidays the class of " '23" held tlieir first
real get-together, at tlieir monster smoker in the college auditorium. Father
Branton was the guest of honor. The smoker was a huge success and tended
to perfect a more stronger union among the class. Father Branton proved
to be a very talented guest also, and entertained with humorous anecdotes
and well renderd selections.. Soles were also rendered by John Hyson and
Christopher McNally. The evening was voted well spent and a rising
vote of thanks was tendered to Fatlier Branton for his courtesy in attend-
ing tlie fir5.t gathering of the class of " '23" as a unit and for the splendid
entertainment he provided.

In the early days of the Sophomore year, plans were made for tlie
Annual Alumni Day at Villanova, and the gathering at that time promised
to be the largest in the history of the college due in a large measure to the
opening of Alumni Hall.

The day dawned with each class striving to enhance their merit and to
show to each Alumnus that college spirit at Villanova was especially in-
tense. Such an occasion proved to be the opjjortune moment for the class of

" '23" to again show their uniqueness, by causing an event, the plan for

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which had lain dormant in their minds for some time viz : a class fight, a
thing practically unknown, but still one of tliosc necessary evils which go
towards inculcating and strengtliening class unity — a doctrine whidi tlie
class of " '23" not only practiced but endeavored to ])reacli.

In line with the usual undertaking that marked the part played by tlie
class of " '23" during the day's exercises, the fight was staged and brought
to a strategic conclusion, and the end desired, was, we believe attained viz:
to manifest to our diligent and active Alumni that with a few years their
numbers would be considerably increased and strengthened with tlie kind
of alumni that would tend to make for a bigger, better and stronger
VILLANOVA.

— C. J. McNallv.

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Villanova, we salute you.

Guide, inspirer of our youth.

No praise that we could give would suit you.

Noble teacher of the truth.

Alma Mater, you have brought us
from the darkness to the light;
All that's good and true you've taught us,
— And you've taught us how to fight.

Refrain

So let US sin^ a song for Villanova,

Alma Mater, brave and true;

And we'll raise on high to the bluest sky

Her colors white and blue.

And joyfully to victory we'll cheer her in the fight;

For we're proud to cheer for Villanova

The good old Blue and White.

■ — Harold J, Wiegand

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I'UIanora. we salute voii.

(riiido. inspircr ofOiir youth.

No praisi' that ire could ^'iko uoiiUl suit you.

^oble tvnchor of the truth.

Alma Mater, you ha^-e hrounht us

I' null the darhuess to the linht:

All that's f>:ood aud true you've taught us.

— -ind you've taught us hoiv to Jif:;lit.

lii'frdin

So lot US siu^ a sou ix for Villa uova.
lima MaXer. hra^e aud true:
And we'll raise on hiiih tu the bluest shy
Her colors white aud blue.

Ami joy fully to victory ire'll cheer her in the fiiiht:
i'or we're proud to cheer for I illauora
The ^ood old lilue and II hite.

Harolil J. It ieuiintl

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History of the Glass of 1924

IN THE FALL of the year nineteen hundred and twenty, Villanova Col-
lege threw open her doors and extended a welcome hand to the new-
comers, the Freshmen.

We were soon introduced into the Ancient Order of Hobble-gobble, which
is the freshmen initiation, and in a very short time we had learned the "ropes"
of college life and were soon found to be dabbling into college affairs. Every-
thing in our lives seemed pleasing, and gayly we spent our freshmen year at
Villanova.

During the first month a meeting of the members of the entire freshman
class was called and the following officers were elected:

Edward Wolf .... . . '. . > . . . ... . ^. . ...... ... .... . . . . ; President

Edward Dignam . . . . . ... ..... . .... Vice-President

James Walsh ...... . . .....;.... v. .... .. . . ..... .... Treasurer

Charles Gaffney . ... ... . ,^ ...... ... .............. . . Secretary

Percy Bachmann .......... ... ........ . . ... ... . S'g't.-at-Arms

We are proud to say that we have proven ourselves a mighty bulwark
of defense when it came to representation and cheering at the football, bas-
ketball and baseball games of the Varsity team.

Later during the year a Smoker was held for the members of the Class
of 1924. Bouts were staged between Pickett vs. Finn, and Laughlin vs.
O'Tera, and, needless to say, it put some "life" into the men who only en-
gaged themselves as onlookers. Hinchy and Whalen (Faith and Hope) did
the singing, and, to the consternation of the critics present, they were en-
thusiastically applauded. Recitations were as follows

"Dan McGrew" . . ... . . ... ... by Percy Bachmann

"Casey at the Bat" . .... . by Edward Dignam

"The Dope" . ......... ............ by William Shay

William Shay is to be commended on his natural ability as a tragedian
and orator, and his recitation was unexcelled.

William Cronin, Richard O'Brien, and Francis Pickett well represented
their class in a musical comedy, "The Belle of the Campus," given by the
Villanova Dramatic Club, on Tuesday evening, April 26, 192L The Class
of 1924 gladly accepts the honor of having these men in its class.

The end of the year was fastly drawing to a close and with final exams,
off "one's system," we joyously presented ourselves in our full numbers to
represent our class in that day of days. Class Day.

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The Class fight between the Sophomores and the Freshmen ensued and,
for some time, it was an even fight till the undying and untiring zeal and
perseverance of the Class of 1924, we were made the victors of the fight. We
immediately discarded our Freshmen caps and took upon ourselves the dig-
nity of Sophomores. ^ ;■ v

When Villanova was honored by the presence of Cardinal Dougherty
at the Commencement Exercises the Class of 1924 made a wonderful display,
Although the banner was not awarded to us, we were judged, by certain
authorities who were onlookers, to have had an ingenious and unique dis-
play.

Then the shaking of handsi, as a token of farewell, took place and we
wished one another the happiness of having the opportunity to be together
at Villanova for our Sophomore year, and our wish came true (witli tlie
exception of a few members who did not return).

Our Sophomore year liad come to pass. What joy filled us no one can
fully express, or as Byron put it,

"What I can ne'er express, yet cannot all conceal."

The oflficers of the Sophomore class, the Class of 1924, were:

Paul McCloskey President

Andrew McCann Vice-President

Walter Riordan Treasurer

Charles Gaffney Secretary

Francis Fleming S'g't.-at-Arms

and the Sophomores Vigilant Committee was composed of tlie following
members of the class:

William O'Donnell — Chairman

Joseph Boyle

Walter Riordan

The Varsity Letter-men of whom the Class of 1924 is justly proud and
whom she claims to be her own, are men, and what is more, they are gentle-
men, and by their demeanor tliey liave won the esteem of their classmates.
The Letter-men are:

Football
Michael Blanchfield Herman O'Brien

Joseph Connolly Francis Pickett

Cratty

Basketball
Earl Gray John Ryan

Francis Pickett, Captain Sydney Sweeney

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Baseball
Harold Meador John Ryan

Gustave Gomez Sydney Sweeney

Herman O'Brien

A Smoker for tlie members of tlie Sophomore class was lield in the col-
lege recreation room several days after tlie Ides of March. The class was
well represented during the evening and the programme of entertainment
far surpassed that of last year, and since the Class of 1924 claims Tommy
O'Malley, the boxer of no mean repute, as one of its members, boxing was
a feature entertainment of the evening. The bouts were between:

O'Malley vs. Sweeney ■:^'r< ::-':■:.-■" ./■'"■' ■.■...:■':/■■'■'■:■■''•■■■ :■^'■

Cronin vs. Connolly ■ --r^^V V-^'^- ■': "^r ^:',Sv;^.;^ ^^;-:
McLarren vs. Pickett

Remarks were made by President McCloskey and Charles Gaffney, the
Secretary, gave a short but interesting talk to the members of the class.

Daniel Hughes showed great skill at the piano while Theodore O'Tera
and John Collins did the fiddling with Robert Sullivan playing the banjo-
ukulele. O'Tera is an accomplished violinist and amusement or entertain-
ment is never lacking when Ted is around.

Whalen, Hinchy, Pickett and Cronin sang during the evening, and it
is astonishing to note that they were successful in entirely arresting the
attentions of their audience. Tliey have excellent voices, and we are certain
that they will come in liandy when it comes to answering back the wife or
punishing the children by their lecturing and advice, in years hence.

Ricliard O'Brien took advantage of the opportunity afforded liim, to
cxliibit his novelty dance, and was very successful. The dance was an in-
genious one and it was original.

Robert (Reds) Evans, the "Stewed-ent" Prof., gave a humorous speecli
entitled, "A Dissertation on the Student Body." It was exceedingly humor-
ous, to say the least, since Robert himself was an outstanding example of the
student which he attempted to protray. Theodore Reimel spoke on, "A
Dissertation on the Fluctuations of the Flappers." Conway featured dur-
ing the evening by giving an impersonation of an Ethiopian.

The basketball victory of the Sophomores over the Freshmen to the
tune of 27-21, is well worthy of note. The players on both teams played
extraordinarily well, and the Freshmen team kept the So))]H)mores in tlio
game until the final toot of the referee's whistle.

The line-up was as follows:

Sophomores Freshmen

Bittner center Foley

McLarren guard Greely

Dempsey guard Reed

Riordan forward Eawler

Connolly forward McDonald

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Althoug^h tlie Sophomore Soiree of last year was one of the biggest
events at Villanova^ the Sophomore Soiree thisi year surpassed it despite the
keen competition of tlie Junior Class Hop. The dance was given amidst a
profusion of Orange and Black, the Class Colors, and a wonderful pro-
gramme was arranged. The dance was a success and a credit to the Class
of 1924.

Spring time is liere, as is Spring fever also, and there is a general ten-
dency amongst us to become laodicious and even to hold a careless attitude
toward our studies. Nevertheless, we are pushing our way onward to meet
the inevitable final examinations. We liope, however, that every member
of our class will successfully complete his college course and be a credit to
our dear Alma Mater in years to come.

— Theodore L. Reimel, '24

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Where Pennsylvania's verdant meadows
Slope gently to the Delaware,
There stands our dear old Villanova,
Our Alma Mater, always fair.

Loyal we, her loving children.
Proudly sing her worthy praise;
May her banners wave in glory
Through ne'er ending joyous days.

Refrain

Villanova, Villanova, noble Blue and White,

Lead us on to victory through the bitter Jight;

And while we proudly raise our voice in song to honor
thee.

We know we'll win for Blue and White means glorious
victory.

— Harold J. Wiegand.

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Freshman Glass History

NINE months have elapsed since we descended upon Villanova and
asserted ourselves as Freshmen. Like the varied-colored leaves of
Autumn we blew in, attired in various hues of gaudy colors, trick
suits, knickers, and so forth. To the upper classmen some of us appeared
arrogant and over-bearing, others cringing and submissive and we were soon
compelled to suffer the ignominies of the Hobble Gobble. The hellish atroci-
ties which they perpetrated upon us rendered most of us meek and humble.

After the humiliation of the Hobble Gobble and other incivilities and
indignities accorded to us by the upper classmen, we remembered that old
adage ; "In union there is strength." We banded ourselves under the capable
leadership of John Finn, the football star, as our President. "Reds" Livings-
ton, was deleted Vice-President; "Gene" Kennedy, Treasurer, and Thomas
P. Fox, Secretary. Finn found it necessary to leave the school later, and
"Reds" Livingston succeeded him to the Presidency, and Dan McLaughlin
was elected Vice-President.

Father O'Meara, vice-president of the college, addressed us at our first
meeting, which honor we accepted as a unique manifestation of the high
regard in which we were held by him. We also regarded it further as an
index of the very favorable impression which we created and sustained by our
later activities.

We modestly venture the statement that Villanova has every reason to
feel proud and elated over the noble class of '25 which made its debut in the
autumn of '21. We are a representative assemblage hailing from the four
corners of the country, from the Canal Zone and Cuba as well. From the ex-
treme southwest we have Ted O'Tera, "the lone star ranger" from New
Mexico. From the sunny south we have the honorable J. Tabb Fisher, while
from the wilds of Maine and New Hampshire we have a large representation.
The other isolated New England states are also represented and we are com-
pelled, every day, to listen to people who gorget that there is an "R" in the
English alphabet and still believe that Boston is the "Hub of the Universe '
rather than the backwoods of New England. Many surprises were in store for
these cultured New Englanders, chief among which was to find the supposed-
to-be "uncouth coal 'crackers" far superior in culture and accomplishments.
As a typical representative of the east we point to that Jersey mosquito
."Tiny" ^a^.''\<;~'''''-'^'-'--:^:'-^^^^^^^^ ■ ■•'''■■■'.:^-^..

From such a concourse of people it is only natural that great things
should evolve. Many of the college clubs owe their existence to the initiative
of the Freshmen Class, such as the Jersey and the Anthracite Clubs. The
tidings unintentionally reached our ears that we are the liveliest class that

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Freshman Class History

NI \ I"! iiiontlis have clapsi'd since we (ifsccndfd upon \ ill.iiiov a and
asserted ourselves as l'"reslinieii. Like tlie \aried colored lea\('s oi'
Aiitnniii we blew in, attired in various lines of nau(l\- colors, trick
suits, knickers, and so forth. To tlie upper cl.assnieii sonic of ns appeared
.•irroiiant and ovcr-l)carini>', others crin_ii,iiii!,' and submissive and we were soon
eonipelled to suffer the i,<>noininies of the IIol)l)lc (johhie. Tlie hellish atroci-
ties which they perpetrated u|)on us rendered most of lis meek and liuinhlc.

After the humiliation of the I fohhlc (iohhie and other iiici\ilities and
indignities accorded to us hy the iijipcr classmen, we rememhi'rcd that old
adaii,-e; "In union tlu'rc is strenjitli." W'c handed ourselves under the capahlc
leadership of John I'"iiin, the football st.ar, as our Presidt'iit. "Reds" l.ixiiitis-
ton, was elected \ ice- President ; "(iene" Kennedy, Treasurer, and Thomas
I*. Fox. Secretary. I'inn found it necessarv to leave the school later, and
"Reds" l.ivinjiston succeeded him to the Presidency, and Dan Mc I.aiiiihlin
was elected \'ice President.

I'atlicr OWh'ar.a. vice president of the collcjrc, addressed us at our first
nicetini!,". which honor we accepted as a uni(pie nianifcstation of the hiiili
rcfrard in which we were held by him. W'c also rejiardcd it further as .'in
indc.x of the very favoralile impression which we created and sustained by our
later activities.

We modestly venture the st;itement that \ illano\a has e\-cry reason to
feel proud and elated over the noble class of '2") which made its (hbut in the
autumn of "2 1. ^^'c arc a representat i\c assemblaii'e hailing;' from the four
corners of the country, from the (anal /one and ( iilia as well, from the ex-
treme southwest we have Ted ()"Tera. "the lone star raiiu'cr from New
.Mexico. I'rom tlit" sunny south we have the honorable J. Tabb I'isher. while
from the wilds of Maine and New Hampshire we haxf i lar<;(' re|)resentat ion.
The other isolated New laiyland states are also represented and we arc com
pelled, every day, to listen to jieople who i;oriict that there is .'in " \l in the
Faifrlish alphabet and still l)elic\c that Hostoii is the 'Hub of the I nixcrsc"
rather than the backwoods of New l',nt;land. .Many surprises were in store lor
these cultured New haiiilandcrs, chief , anionii- which was to find the supposed
to-be "uncouth coal cr.aekers" l.ar superior in culture and accomplishments.
.\s a tvpical representative of the east we point to that Jersey nios(|uito
"Tiny" Ryan. '■ . ■ — .• -,-.■-..

h'rom such ;i concourse of people it is only natural that i!,reat thiiiii's
should ev(dve. .Many of the colleut' clubs owe their existence to the initiative
of the l'"reshmen Cl.ass. su<'li as the .lersey and the .Viit hraeite (liibs. The.
tidinffs unintentionallv reaidied our ears that we are the liveliest class that

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ever entered Villanova. Far be it from us to throw bouquets at ourselves,
or accept such flattery, but when confronted by facts which corroborate the
statement we are modestly compelled to accept it as true. It is pointed out
that last year Villanova enjoyed its most successful year in athletics. This
we are compelled to believe was in a large measure due to the athletes from
the Freshmen Class. Krieg, a freshman, is the only man in the school who
has starred, and rceived a letter in the three major sports. The freshman
class have representatives in every major sport in the college, and many of
these were first string men such as Cratty, Greely, and Finn.

The teams of the Inter-Fraternity League were also composed largely
of freslimen. In the annual "Fresh." vs. Sophomore football game, we con-
quered the Sophomores, and evenged the ignominous disgrace of the Hob-
ble Gobble. It was a sad sight for the upper classmen to see the bodies of
our friendly enemies, the men who had accorded us such barbarous treat-
ment during our initiation, trampled low, and bleeding in the mud of Villa-
nova's campus. Vv^^:/ ■■.;;.■■..•;■.,.;,>■ '■'■-■"- /'■ ''v^/- ,■-■■■•-;:■ -v'^:;-/-

Apart from the distinguished part which we played in athl'^.tics, we
are also unique in other respects. It is whispered that we are above the
average freshman in scholarship, but since this is only hearsay, we will not
deliberate upon it.

We also possess unique individuals and in many respects the class re-
sembles a side show. We have "Peep" Sheehan, the circus barker, present
■■> ing the freaks, monstrosities, and curiosities of the class. "Yank" Young-
fleish, the dog trainer, whose room is a kennel and a refuge for all homeless
, canine. Cornelius Ryan, the fat man, who weighs no more than six hund-
red (600) pounds. Joe Kennedy and Ted O'Tera dispensers of jazz. Greely,
the terpsichorean artist, presenting the log-hopper dance of Maine. Gene
Kennedy, singing "Far, Far Away" (The safest place for a person with a
voice like his). The inimitable J. Tadd Fischer in southern dances. Sul-
livan, the impersonator of profs. Fran'cis Moroney, the boy wonder from
Phillipsburg, in songs.

In the social realm, the freshman class was also very active. At the
various class smokers held during the year, the above characters contributed
to the merriment by the entertaining manner in which they demonstrated
their unusual talents. The Freshman Dance was also a banner event of the
season.

In all the events of the college, the enthusiastic spirit of the freshman
class has held the predominant note, and the success of many of the en-
deavors of the college is largely attributed to us. In the ensuing years we
hope to perpetuate and magnify that noble spirit which we demonstrated
, in,,, this, our first year at Villanova. We believe we have caught the
spirit of Villanova, at least we have found that Villanova means more to us
than a beautiful campus and masses of greystone heaped high and moulded
into spacipus buildings by the skilful hands of labor. We feel an inexpres-

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sible something which for the lack of a better term we shaJl have to call,
LOVE FOR VILLANOVA.

We hope that the glorious things which we have accomplished and the
noble class spirit which we a^so modestly exemplified will be an incentive
to the freshman class of next year. We earnestlv desire that they wiU set
a pace more worthy of emulation than the glorious strides which we have
made for Villanova.

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Varsity Letter Men

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Football, 1921

Joseph A. McCarthy, Captain

THE YEAR 1921 will always stand out prominently in the history
of Athletics at Villanova as the year which marked the turning
point in the trend of football activity. It was a year of organiza-
tion, a year which was characterized by systematic training and develop-
ment, careful and expert coaching, unselfish and enthusiastic support. In
reviewing the season casually there stands out dominantly that fighting
spirit of each and every member of the squad, that unquenchable determin-
ation which was instilled into them from the outset by their brilliant coach,

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Football, 1921

.loseph A. McCnrthy, Captain

TWV. \' V,\\{ !!)■_' I will always stand out proiiiiiifiitl y in the history
of Atlilctics at X'illanova as tlic year which marked the tiirninj;'
point in the trend of football aeti\ ity. it was a year of orjiani/a
tioii, a year whieh was eharaeteri/id by systematic tramiiiii,- and develop-
ment, careful and expert coaehini>-. unselfish and enthusiastic support. In
revitnving the season casually there stands out dominantly that fighting
spirit of each and every member of the s(]uad, th.-it un(|uenclial)le dtterniin
ation which was instilled into them frouj the outset by tht;ir brilliant coach.

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Allie Miller. It is to him that all credit is due for the development of a
splendidly organized and efficient team, a team of which Villanova and all
her sons are proud and the members of which, we of 1922, do heartily con-
gratulate. We can pay them no higher compliment than our recognition of
them as men and true sons of Villanova, worthy of the best their Alma
Mater can give. ' ■■■

The task which confronted Allie Miller at the beginning of the sea-
son was a difficult one. He had a large number of candidates, of varying
degrees of ability so that the outlook from this angle was promising. Im-
mediately he plunged into the work of separating the more capable from the
less and in this phase of the work he showed that his judgment seldom erred.
When the season was about a week old, three separate and distinct squads
were being drilled in such things as they were found wanting. It was not
very long before the squads began to show the results of efficient coaching;
they had begun to take on form and their daily practices seemed to have
become impregnated with "Pep." In this manner the training progressed
until, on October the first, the first actual tryout was staged at Collegeville
against the Ursinus eleven.

Whatever defects were possessed by the team became apparent in this
contest; the good and bad points v^ewise came to the surface. The follow-
ing men were in this first line-up: — McCarthy, center; Pickett, left guard;
Greely, left tackle; Krieg, right tackle; Hertzler, right end; Lynch, left
end; Cronin, quarterback; Finn, right half-back; Blanchfield, left half-
back ; McGrady, full-back. Two field goals by Finn accounted for the only
score of the game.! McGrady consistently gained through the opposing line
until forced to ret^e on account of injury. McDonald filled his place well.
The thing that stood out boldly in this game was the solidity of the line,
two first downs constituting the results of the efforts of Ursinus.

This actual tryout of the team had demonstrated its weak points, lind
a noticeable improvement was evidenced the following Saturday at Chester,
when the Varsity crushed the Pennsylvania Military College eleven, in a
contest which proved the superiority of the well-coached Varsity. The work
of the "pony backfield" stood out in this, their second game. McGrady,
Blanchfield, Finn, Cronin, consistently gained ground through line plung-
ing and off-tackle plays. -■'['' 'i- :''--' r':^y: '■■■'. y<^^,i-:^'. .. ■■:

The following week was spent in preparing intensively for the Ford-
ham match. It was an eager, expectant and slightly nervous squad, which
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might mention that that same squad left behind them a student body who
were extremely eager and expectant and whose spirit was keyed to a high
pitch. Those who witnessed this game were treated to all the thrills and ex-
citing episodes of a hard fought contest; they saw the Villanova squad
thrice cross the goal line of their opponents, they saw a fighting team with
all the grit and spirit possible, plunge through the P'ordham defense time and
again; and in the last quarter they saw a concurrence of happenings which
was disappointing in the extreme. It was hardly to be expected with mod-
ern management and regulations. The game was allowed to proceed, how-
ever, after darkness had descended upon the field and as a result of this un-
usual procedure several disputes arose which marred the remainder of the
quarter. The Fordham aggregation claimed a touchdown which would have
given them the better end of the score, but it was not allowed by the referee.
Cratty distinguished himself excellently in this game by recovering fumbles.
McGrady starred in the backfield.

The spirit and grit of the squad was strikingly illustrated on the Mon-
day following this game. Not a man failed to report for practice even
though it was a positive hardship for some to perform their daily drills.

The fourth consecutive victory was achieved at Washington, on the 22nd
of October, when Catholic University went down to defeat in a loosely played
contest, featured by a punting duel between McGrady and Lynch of C. U.
Had the game not been marred by so many fumbles, Villanova would have
scored heavily. As it was, the only touchdown of the day was accomplished
by Finn in the last quarter, on a "fake" play from the 30 yard line. It must
be said to the credit of Catholic University that they played well and succeed-
ed several times in effectively stopping the "pony backfield." \

It was not until the next week that the strength and organization of the
Varsity brought notice to the team. Lebanon Valley was met and van-
quished at the Stockade, Norristown, Pa., by the overwhelming score of
41-7. Perhaps the presence of their fellow-students, perhaps other consid-
erations were instrumental in putting so much fight into the team. At any
rate, after Lebanon had scored their solitary touchdown, there never was any
doubt as to the outcome. In the second period 28 points were scored by
Miller's proteges. In the last period, the first string men were withdrawn
from the field and the remainder of the game was played by a squad entirely
different from that which started the game. "Mickey" Blanchfield starred
for tlie Varsity as did likewise Ed. McGrady, Cronin, and "Mickey" O'Brien.

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The Student body turned out en masse on this day and Norristown was
enlivened temporarily after an injection of some Villanova "pep." A parade
through the city was staged after the game.

In the next game, that against the Army, the Varsity suffered the only
defeat of the season. It is to be regretted that conditions were so unfavor-
able on the day of this match. Had the weather been different and the field
dry, there is not the shadow of a doubt but that the team would have succeed-
ed in withstanding the onslaught of the much heavier and better equipped
Ary eleven. It was impossible, under the circumstances, for oura compara-
tively light backfield to get away quickly; the muddy field prevented the
securing of a firm foothold so that the Varsity were obviously enmeshed in
a net of disappointing circumstances.

After the result of this game, it was natural to expect a shattered morale,
a damaged spirit among the squad. Rather the opposite was apparent. The
team recoiled from its setback quickly and on Saturday, November 5th, de-
feated Gettysburg, 13-10, at York, Pa., before an assemblage of 3000. Krieg
played excellently in this contest as did Cronin, Lynch, Finn, and Blanch-
field. Gettysburg was the first to score by a goal from placement. Finn
scored both touchdowns for Villanova.

On Saturday, November 19th, the Canisius eleven was engaged at
Buffalo. The game was fouglit to a scoreless tie in a sea of mud and in a
steady downpour. It was one of the most bitterly fought contests ever wit-
nessed in the Bison Cit3\ Darkness encircled the field while both teams were
desperately attempting to score. Villanova had brought the ball as close to
the opponents' goal as the one yard line, but was unable to score. Here again,
the elements prevented the Varsity from exerting their normal strength.

As a fitting climax to a practically ideal season, the Varsity crushed the
husky mountaineers representing Mt. St. Mary's College at Villanova, on
Thanksgiving Day. At the start of the game "Mickey" O'Brien, evaded
the opposing lads, and made a sensational run of sixty yards, scoring the
only touchdown of the game. The game as a whole was a contest featured by
a close struggle to secure first downs. The condition of the field, however,
was such as to render ground gaining difficult.

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Till' Stiidi'iit Ixxly tiinu'd out cii masse on tliis day and Norristowii was
cnlivcm-d ti'ni])()rarily aitcr an injection ol' some \'illanova "p^'P- -'^ parade
tlii'()uj>l) tile city was staged after tlie game.

ill tile next game, that against the Army, the \'arsity suflVred the only
defeat of the season. It is to he regretted that conditions were so unfavor-
ahle on the day of this match. Had the weather heen diflerent and the field
dry, there is not the shadow of a donl)t l)iit that the team would have succeed-
ed in withstanding the onslaught of the much heavier and better equi])ped
Ary eleven. It was impossible, under the circumstances, for oura compara-
tively light hackfit-ld to get away (juickly; the muddy Held prevented the
securing oi a firm foothold so that the N'arsily were obviously enmeshed in
a net of disappointing circumstances.

After the result of this game, it was natural to expect a shattered morale,
a damaged spirit amoiig the sipiad. Rather the oppositi' was ap])ari'nt. The
team recoiled from its setback (juickly and on Saturday, Noxember ."itli, de-
feated (iettysburg, l.'MO, at "\'ork. l*a., before an assemblage of ;}()()(). Krieg
played excellently in this /ontcst as did C'ronin, Lynch, h'inn, and Blanch-
Held. Ciettyshurg was the Hrst to score by a goal from ])l;i 'cment. I""inn
scored both touchdowns for \ilIano\a.

On Saturdav. November )!)tli, the (anisius eleven was en<>aj>-ed at
Buffalo. The garni' was fought to a scoreless tie in a sea of mud and in a
steady downpour. It was one of the most bitlerlv fought contests ever wit-
nessed in the Bison ( ity. Darkness eucircled the field while both teams were
desperately attempting to score. \'illanov;i h.ad brought the ball as close to
tlie opponents' goal as the one yard line, but was unable to score. Here again^
the elements pri'xeiited the X'arsity from exerting their normal strength.

As a Httiiig climax to a ])ractically ideal season, the Varsity crushed the
husky uiouiitaineers representing Mt. St. Mary's College at Villanova, on
Thanksgiving Day. At the start of the game ".Mickey" O'Brien, evaded
the ()))p()sing lads, and made a sensational run of sixty vards, scoring the
only touchdown of the game. The game as a whole was a contest featured by
a close struggle to secure Hrst downs. The condition of the Held, however^
was such as to render ground gaining difHeult.

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Basket Ball

Frank Pickett, Captain

WHEN coach "Mike" Saxe sounded his call for basketball candidates
this year, the results were most encouraging. In addition to Cap-
tain Pickett, Ryan, Gray, Loughlin, and Sweeney, letter men of
last year, Krieg, Francella, Lynch, and Conway were retained.

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In the opening game of tlie season, the Varsity entertained Hahnemann
Medical College, at Villanova, on December 17th. The game was fast and
interesting, although the visitors were no match for the well coached Villa-
nova squad. The final score was 55-16. n_-—

The strong Catholic University five fell victims to the Blue and White
combination at Villanova, on Tuesday, December 20th. The game was close-
ly contested by both teams and as a result many exciting long shots were
registered. When the final whistle sounded, Villanova was on the long end
of a 25-23 score.

The Varsity journeyed to Weightman Hall, on January 7th, for its
hardest struggle of the season. The U, of P. Team which captured the Inter-
Collegiate title last season was practically intact, having the same five with
the exception of Dan McNichol. Villanova took the lead in the beginning, /
on Ryan's free throw, and in the second half they were again leading. The
enforcement of the personal foul rule eliminated Ryan and Loughlin, thereby
weakening the chances of the Varsity for victory. Villanova was beaten
by but four points.

On January 14th, after the brilliant showing against the U. of P quintet,
the Varsity met Temple University five at Villanova, and were victorious.
Villanova rolled up more points in the course of the first half than did
Temple during the entire game. Captain Pickett with six field goals was
the star of the evening. Grifiin accounted for the few field goals credited to
the Temple Quintet.

A victory which was by no means earned was accorded to Georgetown
University, on January 19th, at Washington. The battle was hard fought
by the Villanova boys but to no avail. Time after time fouls were called on
the men for which the officials could give no satisfactory explanation. Ac-
cording to the consensus of opinion among the sport writers of the Capital
the better team was not the winning team. At final time the score was 38-31.

On January 25th, the Varsity met and vanquished St. Joseph's College,
at Villanova. The game was slow and uninteresting except for a very short
period before the close of the game, when Gray tallied twice from the field.
This practically ended the game for it gave the Varsity a lead which St.
Joe's could not overcome. The final score was 24-18.

The Varsity started on the last lap of the schedule on Feb. 1st. The
game was played with Ursinus at Collegeville. Villanova won the game
handily, 29-28. Krieg was the real star of the game; he counted five times
from the field. Ryan by his ability to throw from the fifteen foot mark, also
kept Villanova in the scoring column.

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Basket Ball

P^rank Pickett, Captain

WH1'',N co.-U'li ".Mike" Saxc souiulcd his call tor haskrthall caiKlidalcs
this vvnr, the rt'siilts were most riicoiiraiiiiiu'. In addition to Cap-
tain i'ickctt, Ryan, (iray, I.oiiiihlin, and Sweeney, letti-r men of
last year, Krie<;\ I'raneella, Lynch, and ( onway were retainid.

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III tlic opfiiiiiL!, iiaiiif ol tlic season, tlic \ arsitx' ciitcrtaiiicd Ilaliiniiianii
Medical C'()lle<>(', at Villaiiov.a, on December ITtli. Tlie Jiaiiie was fast and
interest iiio\ altlieuiili the visitors were no match I'or the well coached \'illa-
Jiova s([uad. The final s<'ore was /)5-K),

The strona,- Catholic- rniversity five fell victims to the Uliie and White
conihination at \'illano\a. on Tiu'sday, Deccnihcr 2()th. 'I'lie uame w.as close-
ly contested by both teams and as a result many excitint!,- lonj^,- shots were
re^'istcred. When the (iiial whistle sounded, N'illanova was on the lon_t>' end
of a '2~)''2'-i score.'; "^■"';x-: '■■:.■/,/.■!:■,'/.."■;!■■;■ ' ",':'■::'' .-■/:.,,■■:/:;■■■>■ •'./^ ;:,>/'-,' '■■ ;'/.■■'■ ^ ^:.:vr.'v.'>"-':'. '

The \'arsity journeyed to Weiii'htman Hall, on ■laniiary 7th, for its
hardest strun'gle of the season. The L . of 1*. Team which captured the Inter-
('olh\uiate title last season was practically intact, haviiii>' the same five with
the ( xcepticii of Dan McXichol. X'illanova took the lead in the bciiinning-,
on Ryan's free throw, and in the second half tliey were ay'aiii leadinu,'. The
enforcement of the personal foul rule eliminated Ryan and I,()u<i,hlin, thereby
we.'ikeiiiiii>- the chances of the \ arsity for \ictory. N'iljanova was beaten
by bill four points. ' ; .■.,.■■■-/;;::;■:■./: ;';,::..■ :'::■'■■.■ ■;::^^:::--:- ^':/''y':/[- ■■■^■''■■::-:'y'--y^: ;■:■:' .'^

Oil January I fth. after the brilliant showinii; against the V. of P quintet,
the \'arsity met 'l'em))le Liii versify five at X'illanova, and were victorious.
\'illaiio\a rolled up more ])oints in the course of the first half than did
'I'einple duriiin' the entire ii'ame. ( aptain Pickett with six field yoals was
the star of the e\'eiiiuii'. (Jritliii accounted for the few field ii'oals credited to
the Temple (Quintet.

.\ victory which was by no means earned was accorded to (ieort>('town
L iii\-ersity. on .laiiuarv l!)tli. at Washiiiiiton. 'i'lie battle was hard foui)lit
by the \'illaiiova boys but to no a\ail. 'I'ime after time fouls were called on
the men for which the officials could <ii\f no satisfactory explanation. Ac-
cordiny- to the coii^eiisus of opinion ainon<i' the sport writers of the Capital
the Ix'tter team was not the winniiiii' team. .\t (inal time the score was .SS-.'H.

On .lanuary u'Uh, the N'arsity met and \ aiKpiislied St. .loseph's Collei>-e,
at \ illnnova. The uame wa> slow and iiiiiuterestiuii' except for a very short
period before the clcse of the liame. when (iray tallied twice from the field.
This prncti/ally ended the ii'ame for it iia\-e the N'arsity a lead wliii'h St.
.Iocs could not o\'ercome. 'I'lie final score was 2 I- ! S.

'i'lie X'arsity started on the last lap of the sclu'dule on I'eb. 1st. The
iiame was played with I rsiiius at Colleii,'eviIle. \ illanova won the game
handily. 2!) "JS. Krici;- was the real star of the iiame ; he counted fi\-e times
from the field. i{yaii by his ability to throw from the fifteen foot mark, also
k('})t \'illaiiova in the scoriiii)- column.

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The third reversal of the season came on Feb. 4th, when the Varsity
journeyed to West Point. The cadets, confronted by the defensive system
of the Villariova squad, were for a time baffled. Late in the game they were
able to solve this difficulty and rolled up quite a comfortable score. The Var-
sity showed flashes of great skill at several stages of the game, but were un-
able to over-come the Army's lead.

In a return game with Temple University, at Philadelphia, on Feb. 11th,
the Varsity was again victorious. Temple could not fathom the defense and
consequently were unable to score from the field during the entire first half,
and but twice during the second half. Pickett and Krieg were the bright
■ spots of the game. Lafferty due to his ability as a foul shooter managed to
keep Temple in the score column.

On Washington's birthday, Ursinus came to Villanova. This time they
were beaten more decisively than in their first encounter with the Varsity.
Ursinus was completely outclassed during the first half of the game, but dur-
ing the second half, due mainly to long shots, they managed to creep upon
the Varsity, and the final score 38-31 shows clearly just how hard they fought
In the course of the game every man on the Varsity scored at least once

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The annual basket ball game between the Varsity and the Alumni

was played in Alumni Hall, on Friday evening, February 17, 1922. The

older boys put forth a fine brand of basket ball, but their ambition overcame

their physical condition and on several occasions they were forced to call

time. The "wild" shooting of Charlie McGuckin and Chich McLoughlin

added mucli to the evening's entertainment.

In the final home game of the season, the Varsity nosed out the much
heralded Lebanon Valley College quintet. This game was by far the best
staged on the home court. Lebanon's inability to solve the Varsity defense
made it necessary for them to resort to long shots. Many were spectacular
and added much to the excitement of the game. Score 38-32.

In a return game with St. Joseph's on their court, March 14<th, 1922, our
clever passing, accurate shooting quintet completely baffled the Quaker City
passers by the score of 28-26. Tlie outstanding features of this game were
the machine like smootlmess of Villanova's team play and the high scoring
power of Jack Ryan, forward and foul shooter. With but eight minutes
remaining to play, Earl Gray was injured and forced to leave the game. The
team seemed demoralized and within a few moments St. Joe's rolled up fifteen
points while Villanova was able to score only two. At this juncture Gray
returned to tlie game and from then on it was all Villanova.

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The last game of the season was played on Mar. 8th, at Annville, against
Lebanon Valley College. Only two of the letter men were in the line-up.
The others due to illness did not even make the journey to Annville. The
substitutes however played sterling basket ball and held the powerful Leban-
on team to a comparatively low score.

The season past was most successful. The Varsity encountered some of
the fastest College eleven in the East and were defeated on only tliree oc-
cosions. With the present team intact, and the improvement of second string
men, everything points to an even more successful season of 1922-1923.

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Martin J. McDonald, Captain

Basetali (1922)

THE 1922 Baseball squad made its official debut on March 14tli,
when the initial call for candidates was sounded by Coach McGee
han. About thirty prospective players reported for practice, includ-
ing a few of last year's veterans: Captain "Marty" McDonald, Al Hertzler,

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Baseball (1922)

Till', li)-_'L' Ha.M'l);ill s(]iia(l made its oflicial dchiil on March 1 Itli.
wlicii the initial call iOr candidates .was sounded by ( Oacli McGcc
lian. Alioiit thirty prospective players reported tor practice, incind
inii '1 l<'\v <'t l<"i^t vear"s veterans: (aiflain "Martv" McDonald. Al Hertzler.

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O'Donnell, Connolly, Cronin, Ryan, O'Brien, Sweeney and Meader. The
new aspirants are: Bradley, Clifford, Krieg, Minnick, Duggan, Young,
Sayre and John Dora.

Just what the season will bring is rather difficult as a result of the loss of
some of last year's 'Varsity, whose absence will undoubtedly be keenly felt.
The outfield has lost "Amby" Brennan and Frank Robinson who were not
only consistent fielders, but nlso dependable sluggers. The infield has lost
Gomez, who had acquitted himself very favorably during the '20 and '21
seasons. ■:. ■.:'-':■:' 'h'.^''- "■■^".■: ':■ ^' "','.'': ■''"/. ■■\','

This season's pitching staff is composed of Sweeney and Meader, vet-
erans of last year, Duggan, who made an excellent showing for Brooklyn
Prep, last season, Minnick, who was one of the best pitchers in the Catholic
League last year, Sayre, of Hartford, Conn, and McLaren, who came to us
from the Army this year. Captain McDonald will fill his regular position as
catcher, and should occasion arise, Hertzler, a veteran, Dora and Clifford
will be ready to serve in that capacity. First-base is guarded by Tom
O'Donnell, whose improved hitting marks him as a valuable asset to the
team. There is some competition as to who will hold down second base.
The probable choice is Bradley, who has won the commendation of the
coach by his snappy fielding and hitting. Williams is the other competitor.
Short-stop will be guarded by Jack Ryan, a veteran. He acquitted himself
very brilliantdy at this position last year. Mickey O'Brien regular third
baseman, was injured early in the season. At present his place is being
filled by Dora, who adapted himself very readily to the position.

The outfield is composed of new men with the exception of Connolly,
who is guarding left field. Jack's fleetness of foot has made him a depend-
able p'layer in this capacity, and it is very seldom that .an error is recorded
against him. Krieg and Ford are contending for center field and they are
so equally matched that no prediction can be made as to the likely choice.
The competitors for right field are Mitchell and Clifford, formerly of George-
town. Clifford is the probable choice.

The schedule, as compiled, by Manager O'Leary is in every respect
worthy of a team of the calibre of the Villanova Varsity, is as follows :

April L — Ursinus College.......... at Villanova

April 8. — St. Joseph's College .................. at Villanova

April 12. — New York City College ............ ...at Villanova

April 19. — Lehigh , . . . .... at South Bethlehem, Pa.

April 21. — Boston College , at Villanova

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April 26. — Ursinus College . .^i... ,, ....... . at CoUegeville, Pa.

April 28. — Albright College . . , V • •- . . .... . • ... . . at Villanova

May 5. — Gettysburg College .... ,..;., . . . . . v. . . .at Villanova

May 16. — New York City College ..v.;......... at New York

May 18. — U. S. Submarine Base ....... .at New London, Conn.

May 19. — Holy Cross CoUege ..^..V,,.. .. at Worcester, Mass.

May 20. — Boston College ..... . at Boston, Mass.

May 21. — New Bedford K. of C. . ...... at New Bedford, Mass.

May 27. — Lebanon Valley College ............... at Villanova

t' May 30. — Lebanon VaJley College ........ ... at Annville, Pa.

' '■ June 3. — Muhlenburg College ............. at Allentown, Pa.

June 10. — Lafayette College , ^ > . . .at Easton, Pa.

Officers

Graduate Manager of Athletics Charles A. McGeehan, '12

Manager William A. O'Leary, '22

Captain Martin J. McDonald, '22

Assistant Managers Harold Blanchfield, '23, William Poplaski, '23

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FOR SOMETIME past, the Athletic Association has comtemplated
sending forth a Boxing Team, which would represent the College in
a satisfactory manner. Last year, and the early part of this year,
much interest has been manifested by the students along the lines of inter -
class bouts. This interest was fostered by the authorities at various times,
boxers of note in Philadelphia, many of fact of inter-national fame, have
given exhibitions at Villanova. Young Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia, who
has met some of the best in the lightweight class, namely Leonard, Tendler,
and Tiplitz, has given many exhibitions at school. Johnny Mealy, brother
of Tommy O'Malley, who has been fighting his way to the top, has delighted

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the students by his clever boxing, and there is no doubt in our minds that he
is clever, and some day in the near future, we look to Johnny to give a
good account of himself.

The Villanova Council of the Knights of Columbus has expended no
small effort in securing bouts, for the School. The work has been adopted and
furthered by the Council in no small degree, and by its splendid efforts,
many happy hours have been arranged. We take this opportunity to express
our deepest appreciation to the Council for its splendid spirit in this work.

However, not content with class bouts, our early efforts have grown,
and recently four of our boxing team were entered in the Middle-Atlantic
Amateur Association Bouts, A process of elimination was used, and the
winners of the bouts were claimed champions. Those entered were: Paul
Longua, liglit-lieaxy weight; George Burns, featherweight; Tommy O'Mal-
ley, lightweight; and P^rank Pickett, heavyweight. The bouts were held
at Olympia A. A., Pliiladelphia, on March 28th, and March 30th. Villa-
nova was fortunate in having two champions. Tommy O'Malley, winning the
lightweight championship, while Frank Pickett was awarded the heavy-
Aveight title. Villanova was extremely fortunate in having such men repre-
sent her in the roped arena, and we extend to them our appreciation.

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MoxiiTji Team

FOR SO.MF/riMK past, the Atlilctic Assi.ciation has coiiitcmplatcd
sciidiiiii' fortli a Hoxiiin' 'ream, wliicli would represent the ('olh'jj,*' in
a satisfactory manner. Last year, and the early part of tliis year,
much interest has been manifested hy the stinU'iits ahuiif the lines ol' inter
class bouts. This interest was fostered by the .authorities at various times,
lioxcrs of note in Philadelphia, many of fact of iiiter-riational fame, have
given exhibitions at Villanova. "^'ounu' .lack O'Brien of Philadel|)liia. who
has met some of the best in the liuhtweiiiht class, namely Leonard, Tendler.
and Tiplitz. has i»iven many exhibitions at schciol. .lohiiny .Mealy, brotlier
of Tommy O'-Vralley, who has been figlitinii' his way to the top, has deli,i>lited

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till' stiidfiits by his (•l(\tr hoxiiiii,', Jiiid tlicn- is no douht in our minds that he
is i'h'\iT, and siiur (ia\ in thi- ntar liitiirc, wc look to .lolinny to give a
good account ol himself.

The \'illano\a ( oun 'i' ol' tiie Kniiihts of Colunihns lias cxpcndt'd no
small ciVort in scciiriiiii' hoiits. for the School. The work has hccn adopted and
furthered hy the Council in no small decree, and hy its splendid efforts,
many happy hours have been arranji'i'd. W v take this opjiortunity to express
our (lec))est a|)))reciation to the Council for its splendid spirit in this work.

However, not content with class bouts, our early ctTorts li.ave grown,
and recently four o^ our boxing team were entered in the Middle-Atlantic
Amateur Association Bouts. A process of elimination was used, and the
winners of the bouts were claimed champions, 'i'liose entered were: Paul
Longua. light-hea.xy weight ; (icorgc Hums, featherweight; Tommy O'Mal-
ley. lightweight; and [''rank Pickett, heavyweight. The bouts were held
at Olympia A. A.. Philadelphia, on .March 2Hth, and .Mar.-h ;}()tli. ViPa-
nova was fortunate in having two champions, Tommy O'.Mallcy. winning the
lightweight championship, while i'rank Pickett was awarded the heavy-
weight title. \ illano\a was extremely fortunate in having such men rei)re-
sent her in the roped ;irena. and we extend to them our appreciation.

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Thomas O'Malley

Thomas O'Malley, 1918 National Amateur boxing champion, has re
cently come into our midst as a member of the Sophomore Class. Tommy
holds high honors as an amateur boxer. Tommy held the national amateur
lightweight championship in 1918, won in Boston by defeating Arnold Thorn-
berry, Pittsburgh district champion, and Sam Mosberg, New York champion,
who later won the world's championship in the Olympics. In 1920 he was
captain of the University of Pennsylvania boxing team, and won the Inter-
collegiate lightweight championship without losing a single bout, stopping
the majority of his opponents.

While representing Villanova at the Middle Atlantic Amateur Boxing
Bouts, he won the light-weight championship by a splendid knockout. We
wish you luck. Tommy in the future, and hope you knock them all.

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Frank Prickett

Frank Pickett, who needs no introduction to the students at
ViUanova, has recently become a member of the College Boxing Team.
Frank has for some time past taken an active part in athletics, playing
guard on the Varsity Squad, and Captained the Basketball Team of '21 -'22.
which completed a splendid season with a long string of victories.

Under the careful guidance of Trainer, James Naulty, PVank condition-
ed well before his entry in the Middle-Atlantic Amateur Bouts, in which he
won the championship title. His showing at Philadelphia was commended
highly for he brought credit not alone on himself, but even greater to the
name of Fair Villanova.

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Thomas O'Malley

Thomas O'Mallfy, 19IS Nationa,! Amateur boxliifz; cliampioii, lias ro
rcdtly conu' into our midst as a mcmbt'r of" the Sophomore (lass. 'I'ommv
hohls hiiih honors as ,in amateur l)oxer. 'I'ommv held the national amateur
I iii-lit weight championship in 15) IS, won in Boston by (lefeatinj>; Arnold Thorii-
herry, Pittsl)ur<>ii district champion, and Sam .Moshersj;, New York champion,
who later won the world's championship in the Olympics. In 1 S)'J() he was
cai)tain of the I'nivirsity of Pennsylvania boxing team, and won the Inter-
coiHegiate lightweiiiht chami)ionshi]) without losing a single bout, stop))ing
the majority of his o])poncnts.

\\'liile representing N'illanova at the Middle Atlantic Amateur lioxing
IJouts, he won the light-weight ch.-impionshi}) by a splendid knockout. We
wish vou luck. Tommy in the future, and hope you knock them all.

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Frank Prickett

|<"raiik I'icki'tt, wlio lu-t-ds no inlrodiiftioii to tlic stiidtiits .'it
Villaiiova, has rcct'iitly hfcoinc a lucinhtT ot the Collcj^c- Hoxiiiii 'rtain,
J-'rank has for soiiu' tinu' past taken an active |)art in athk'tics. playinj;;
fiiiard on the \'arsity S(|nad, and Captained tlie liaskethall 'I'eani of '21*22.
which completed a splendid season witli a long string' of victories.

Under the careful guidanee of 'I'rainer, .lames Naulty, I'rank condition-
ed well before his entry in the Middle .Atlantic .Amateur Honts, in wliicli he
won the championship title. His sliowing ;it lMiil.idclplii;i was commended
highly for he brought credit not ;ilone on iiiinsclf. but even gre.iter to the
name of Fair \illanova.

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Did your tackle fall short':

Did the runner flash by?

With the score that won the game.

Did it break your heart when

You missed the try?

Did you choke with the hurt and shame?

If you did your best • -

Oh, I know the score; I followed you all the way through

And that is why I am saying. Lad,

That the best of the fight is the staying. Lad,

And the best of all games is the playing. Lad

If you give them the best in you.

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Did your tackle fall short':

Did the runner flash by?

With ihc score that svon the frame.

Did it break your heart when

You missed the try?

Did you choke nith the hurt and shame?

If you did your In st • -

Oh. I know the score: 1 followed you all the wr/v through

And that is uhy I am savinfi. Lad,

That the best of the fi^rht is the stayiufi. Lad.

And the best of all frames is the playing. Lad

If you f;iK-e them the best in you.

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Dramatics

DRAMATICS at Villanova have progressed rapidly and we find them
taking a prominent place with the other activities of the collegr.
Through the untiring efforts of Father O'Meara, a Dramatic Club
was organized four years ago, which had for its purpose the continuing of
the work of producing plays. In order that the students might become in-
terested, a public speaking class was organized. The work of this class met
with such success that a series of entertainments were planned for the stu-
dents. The first attempt of the club came in the form of the drama "Riche-
lieu." Preparations and rehearsai^s were progressing favorably, and an ad
mirable cast had been selected, when the work had to be abandoned be-
cause of the illness of Father O'Meara. The Club could not be deterred
from its work, however, and the next season the Tenth Annual Minstrel
Show was presented in the College Auditorium. Like all previous enter-
tainments of this sort, it was an unqualified success. The chorus of twenty
male voices was well chosen and gained favorable comment from the audi-
ence, which packed the auditorium. The end men were at their best and
kept the audience in good humor throughout the entire performance. The
Villanova Jazz Band consisting of Messers. Duffy, Jones, Locke, Delabarra
and Emerton, furnished excellent orchestration for the vocal selections, and
the dancfe numbers which followed the Minstrel presentation.

■ • ■• Cast

Interlocutor Patrick Byrne

Ends Charles McClernan,

John Dougherty, John McGuire, Howard Tliornbury, William Cronin,
Christopher McNally.

Chorus • . . ..... John Connolly,

Edward Sheehan, John Donnelly, John Hyson, William Keave, Edward
Harkins, Kevin Reeves, William King, Edward McKenna, Francis
Quinn, James Mitchell, Walter Kane, Norman Jones, Joseph Ward,
Thomas Fox, Ramon Archabala, Bernard Luckett, Patrick McFadden,
Ramolo Talone, Fredrick Griffin.

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DRAMATICS ,'it \'illan<)v.'i liavc proiircsscd rapidly aiKl we find tlinn
taking a proniiiu'iit place with the other acti\itics of t!ic coIK-nt .
'riiroiiu,li tin- untiring- ciforts of I'atlit r OMcara. ;i Dram.itic Chil)
was organizfd four years ago, whieh had for its purpose t!ie continuing of
the work of producing plays. In order that the students might heconie in-
terested, a public speaking class was organi/ed. The work of this class met
with such su;"cess that a series of eiitertainments were ])lanm'(l for the stu-
dents. Tlu> first attempt of the cluh came in the form of the dram;i "Riche-
lieu. " Preparations and rehearsal's were progressing favorably, and an ad
niirable cast had been selected, when the work had to be abandoned be-
cause of the illness of I'ather O'Meara. The Club could net be deterred
from its work, however, and the next season the Tenth Annual Minstrtl
Show was ))resented in the College Auditorium. Like all previous enter
taijiments of this sort, it was an unciualitied success. The chorus of twenty
ma!e voices was well chosen and gained favorable comment from thi' aiuli-
eiu'c, which ))a -ked the auditorium. The end men were at their best and
kept the audience in good humor throughout the entire performance. The
\'illanova Jazz Hand consisting of .Messers. Duffy, Jones, Locke, Delabarra
and Knierton, furnished excellent orchestration for the vocal selections, and
the dance numbers which followed the .Minstrel presentation.

Cast

Interlocutor Patrick Ryrne

KihIs (harles McC'lernan,

John Dougherty, John Mc(iuirc, Howard Tliornbury. William (ronin.
Christopher M.-Nally.

Chorus lolin Connolly.

Edward Sheelian, .lohn Donnelly, John Ilyson. William Keave, I\dward
Harkins, Kevin Reeves, William King, L.dward McKenna, I'ratu'is
Quinn, James Mitchell, Walter Kane, \(^ru,ian .lones. Joseph Ward,
Thomas Fox, Ramon Archabala. Hernard Luckett, Patrick .Mcl'addeii.
Ramolo Talone, I'redriek (rrilfin.

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The next offering by the Dramatic Club was "The Belle of the
Campus/' a bright musical comedy with many tuneful melodies which was
held on April 26, 1921, in the College Auditorium. Too much praise cannot
be given to Director Fink and the members of the play, because it was pre-
sented in an admirable fashion. The comedy was humorous throughout,
and we shall not soon forget those wlio took the female parts. Bill Cronin,
as Doris, the heroine, played the role almost as well as a professional. We
now recall "Bat" Ward, whose limbs had to be padded, and everything
would have been splendid had not the pads shipped. However, the presenta
tion was the best offered in recent yars.

Those who took the leading parts were: Howard M. Thornbury, Wil-
liam P. Cronin, John J. McGuire, Richard J. O'Brien, Pierpont Kaufman,
Earl Kaufman, T. Kevin Reeves, Charles J. M^Clernan, Francis Carrol Pick-
ett, George A Crawley and Joseph R. Dooley.

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Democracy and Education

Hon. Jeremiah E. Burke, LL. D. 1

For You (Poem) - - - '
An Appreciation of Robert Burns

Heedlessness (Poem)

The Parisian Mirage (Story)

An Unconstitutional Banana (Story)

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ORATION— DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION

By Hon. JEREMIAH E. BURKE, LL. D.

I — ROYALTY to the Past! The Irish peo-
I 1^ I pie among many beautiful legends
I—— -J have this: That the great O'Donog-
li^^^jflj hue, though he died and was buried
far from his native land, was brought
back by angels to home and fatherland, there
to rest in an unfrequented glen nearby his dear
Killarney, awaiting the time when his country
demanding his splendid services, he shall arise
from the grave and lead his embattled hosts
once more to victory.

Strange and fantastic though this legend
appears, it is nevertheless true. Our great
ones lead us from the grave. The spirit of the
past abides with the present and controls the
destinies of the future.

And in these stirring post-bellum days of
restoration and readjustment, the American
people must not confound reconstruction with
revolution. We must be loyal to the traditions
of the past. We must adhere to whatever is
best in the past, adapt it to the changed condi-
tions of the present, and in the light of the
present and the past anticipate the demands
and the needs of the future. That is states-
manship and patriotism.

France broke with the past at the time of the
French Eevolution. Following Rousseau, the
precursor, France attempted to reorganize
everything anew. The old order was over-
thrown. The revolutionists revised the Gre-
gorian calendar. They began with the year
"1." They changed the names of the months
and of the days of the week. Since the crea-
tion of the world, seven days had constituted a
week. According to the Revolutionists the
week should comprise ten days, based upon a
decimal system — a desecration against which
even the beasts of burden uttered protest.
They overthrew the past, and the logical result
was the Reign of Terror.

In nu)re recent times another nation has
broken with the past. Upon the battlefields of
Sadowa and Sedan, Prussia sated Avith power
and greed determined to establish a military

despotism. The Prussian militarists disregard-
ed the lessons of Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar
and Napoleon. They would establish an abso-
lute state. Bismarck proclaimed that the
schoolmaster was abroad in the land, but the
schoolmaster was not free. He was an officer
of the state, obedient to the state, compelled to
do the bidding of the state. When he should
teach and how he should teach was prescribed
]>y the state. All the agencies within the state
became subservient to the military clique. Grov-
ernment existed for the favored few. In fifty
years the thought of the people was distorted
and malformed in conformity with despotic
theories.

The state was apotheosized. The German
people came to associate Kaiser with deity;
were led to believe that militarism was a bless-
ing, that the hands of all the world were raised
against them, and that Germany was justified
on patriotic grounds in committing outrageous
acts of sacrilege and brutality.

All of this wilful perversion of a people 's
mental and moral perspective was manifestly
the result of false education.

The Fathers of the Republic: The fore-
fathers of the American Republic did not break
with the past. They built upon the past. The
Pilgrim Fathers proclaimed allegiance to the
past in the covenant to which they subscribed
in the cabin of the Mayflower, The uprising
in '76 was an evolution as well as a revolution.
And when the patriot fathers met at Inde-
pendence Hall on that immortal Fourth of July
they declared no newly found principles, but
they revoiced old truths. They assumed and
they asserted that all men are created equal;
not a few men but all men, not a clique or a
faction, but mankind everywhere.

This equality proclaimed by the fathers has
never meant uniformity or similarity. Men
differ ill personal appearance, in intellectual
power and in spiritual graces. What the
fathers meant was that all men are equal before
the law, and this idea implies equality of privi-

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lege and equality of opportunity. It mean:)
that every human being is entitled to an oppor-
tunity for development to the utmost of his
capacity.

The framers of what Abraham Lincoln used
to call that ''immortal emblem," the Declara-
tion of Independence, furthermore specifically
declared that all men are endowed "with cer-
tain unalienable rights, that among these are
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.":

Endowed by whom ? By a czar, by a kaiser,
by a party, by a military clique, by an absolute
state ? No ! The forefathers were very ex-
plicit. They said, "All men are endowed by
their Creator with certain unalienable rights."
These rights, then, are inalienable, irrevocable,
indefensible, God-given. I cannot forfeit them;
that would be slavery. I must not usurp them ;
that would be tyranny. No one can deprive
me of these rights but the Being who gave
them to me. No man, no government, no hu-
man institution can deprive me of my inalien-
able, God-given rights.

The Fathers have passed away, but they
have be(iueathed to us a stewardship, the safe-
guarding and the perpetuatiofi of the rights
and privileges which they have transmitted.
For these blessings we are indebted to all the
past ; for their preservation and extension we
are beholden to all the future. We, then, must
keep faith Avith the past, with the present, and
with the future. In the world's highest court
of chancery Ave have been appointed guar-
dians of these great eternal principles of popu-
lar sovereignty. This guardianship, this trus-
teeship, imposes tremendous responsibilities.
These rights and privileges placed in our keep-
ing are not ours to use or disuse as we may.
They are in our custody today in order that we
may put them at usury so that Avhen the future
demands an accounting we, worthy of our
trust, will transmit them to posterity not only
undiminished but more exalted than Avhen they
were be(jueathed to us. And as faithful
stewards Ave must safeguard this glorious heri-
tage and stand prepared at all times to defend
it, even at the sacrifice of our lives.

The Rights of Children: We hear much in
these later days about. the rights of men — and
of ..women — and all this is hopeful and com-
mendable. But there are still too fcAV to pro-
claim the rights of children. And yet, ehildren
also possess rights, inalienable and irrevocable.

It is the right of children and youth to groAv
and develop; to acquire correct habits, piiy-
sical, intellectual and sniritual ; and under the
most competent guidance to be educated to the

highest possible extent compatible Avith their
capacities and endowments ; to the end that as
individuals and as members of society thev
may occupy those stations in life for Avhich
they are best qualified by nature and by train-
ing, and that therein they may discharge duties,
perform services, and enjoy the blessings of
liberty, more abundantly than they could in
any other place or sphere in life.
V Physical Habits: By the cultivation of cor-
rect physical habits one prepares for individual
service. He thereby becomes capable of per-
forming well his daily tasks ; he may secure
promotion or preferment ; he experiences the
bounding joy of health ; he is cheerful and opti-
mistic ; he enjoys life and the pursuit of legiti-
mate happiness. "Give us, oh, give us," says
Garlyle, "the man Avho sings at his work."

LikcAvise one becomes the better etpiipped
for patriotic service. Vitality is a national
asset ; conservation of health is a national re-
sponsibility. Courage to dare and power to do
are essentials of personal security and natioiml
stability. A nation must ha\'e strong men in
days of peace as Avell as in times of trife. Thei'e
must ahvays be brave mothers of heroic sons
and daughters.

Battles are often Avon upoii playgrounds.
Here is treasured up that splendid reserve
[)OAver — those Blucher forces — so indispensable
to all great achievenu^nts, moral as Avell as
I)hysical.

Finally and chiefly, thei'e is a spiritual
reason for the formation of proper physical
habits. The body is the tabernacle of the soul,
and as such should be made a Avorthy habita-
tion for the indAA^elling of an immortal spirit.

Intellectual habits are developed in order
that the iiulividual may possess clarity of
thought; that he may think straight; that he
may have intellectual and moral courage; that
lie may form his oAvn opinions and convictions;
that he may think dispassionately and arrive at
independent conclusions; that he may acquire
the poAver of suspended judgment; that he may
distinguish Avitli judicial candor betAveen the
true and the false, betAveen the spurious and
the genuine ; that he may become a seeker after
truth, truth in its moral loveliness — and the
truth shall make him free !

Spiritual Habits: Ideas rule the Avorld, but
ideas must be inspired liy ideals. Things of the
mind are infinitely more to be treasured than
things that are material. LikeAvise, the
spiritual transcends the purely intellectual.

We are committed in this country because of
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maintenance and support of a system of non-
sectarian public schools. This implies that
within these school rooms there shall be per-
mitted no partisan, racial or religious propa-
ganda; that there shall not be introduced the
tenets of any political party, or of any creed,
or of any race. These exclusions, however,
must not preclude the development of spiritual
habits — the inculcation of great cardinal vir-
tues such as obedience, industry, sobriety,
thrift, probity, integrity, reliability, straight-
forwardness, trustworthiness, incorruptibility.

.Indeed, the Statute Law of Massachusetts
is mandatory and unequivocal in its insistence
upon moral training in our schools. It reads
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^ "The president, professors and tutors of
the university at Cambridge and of the several
colleges, all preceptors and teaeiiers of acad-
emies and all other instructors of youth shall
exert their best endeavors to impress on the
r))inds of children and youth committed to
their care and instruction the principles of
piety and justice and a sacred regard for truth,
love of their country, humanity and universal
benevolence, sobriety, industry and frugality,
chastity, moderation and temperance, and those
other virtues which are the ornament of human
society and the basis upon which a republican
constitution is founded; and they shall en-
deavor to lead their pupils, as their agss and
capacities Avill admit, into a clear understand-
ing of the tendency of the above mentioned
virtues to preserve and perfect a republican
constitution and secure the blessings of liberty
as well as to promote their future happiness,
and also to point out to them the evil tendency
of the opposite vices." > '

>It is, therefore, the child's right — it is his
educational heritage — ^to possess these virtues
as a touchstone to which all his thoughts and
all his actions may be subjected. If he has
these qualities deeply imbedded in his heart, if
he possesses them as a vital part of his very
being, then he may err for a time and Avander
far afield, but drawn back inevita])ly will he be
by an irresistible impulse, by a centripetal
force, back to safe spiritual anchorage. (Uni-
troUed by these great spiritual influences, the
private life of the iiulividual will be safeguard-
ed and his civic coiuluct assured. The welfare
of child and the welfare of society, therefore,
eipuilly denmnds the cultivfition of these inoj'al
and spiritual virtues.

But these physical, intellectual and moral
([ualities are not ac(|uired overniglit. They do
not come in a morning dream. They do not

fall into one's idle lap like windfalls from the
clouds. They are the result of exercise contin-
uously and persistently repeated and finally be-
coming automatic, habitual and reflexive.
There needs to be incessant training in health
culture, in right thinking and in moral purpose
at every step in the child's career, from early
childhood through adolescence into youth.
Complete and symmetrical education, which is
the birthright of every American, requires a
long probationary period. It imperatively de-
mands that all boys and girls remain in school
and under the influence of highly competent
instructors until they are at least sixteen years
of age, with a part-time attendance upon some
sort of extension or continuation school for at
least two years thereafter. Thus there would
be maintained an impersonal and a legally
sanctioned stewardship over children and
youth to protect, defend and direct them dur-
ing the impressionable years of their minority,
wherever they may be found, whether at work
or at play, whether within or without the
schoolroom.

Denial of this privilege is to defraud chil-
dren and youth of their indisputable educa-
tional heritage. It is to deprive Democracy of
the fulfillment of its destiny.

Universal Education: "And also point out
the evil tendency of the opposite vices," urges
the statute on moral instruction. ]t is insuffi-
cient that good habits be inculcated; vicious
habits must be inhibited. Gladstone in the beau-
tiful essay which he wrote on his dear friend,
Henry Hallam, the subject of Tennyson's "In
jMemoriam," gives expression to an idea which
hitches in one's mind. Gladstone among other
things says that the progress of the nineteenth
century is described by two simple words, — -
' ' Unhand me. ' '

These two words, "unhand me," tell the
whole story about education. Education — •
"unhand me" — means the removal, so far as
possible, of all obstacles, restraints, impedi-
ments, whether they be physical, intellectual
(;r spiritual, in order that free, untrammeled,
all handicaps removed, I may work out my
complete destiny — temporal and eternal ; that
as an individual I may enjoy the blessings of
life, li])erty and the pursuit of happiness aiul
that moreover, as a citizen I may become social-
ly competent — a salf-respecting, self-support-
ing co-worker with my fellows in the life of
community and (.Commonwealth.

Nature is not lavish in the distribution of
her gifts. Nature revels in variability ami
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another brilliancy of intellect, a third mag-
nanimity of soul. Rarely are all these gifts the
possession of any single individual. Nature is
inhospitable of the superman; she is prodigal
of the average of the species. ' ' God must love
the common people," sagely remarked the in-
comparable Lincoln, ''He creates so many of
them."

There are radical differences in all the qual-
ities that go to make up the normal child.
Humanely and sanely these differences and
peculiarities are becoming recognized in the
life of the school. In place of rigid and uni-
form courses of study, curricula are being
modified and reconstructed to satisfy the vary-
ing aptitudes and capacities of boys and girls,
of groups of children, all equally deserving, all
endowed with equality of rights and entitled
to equality of opportunity.

Any discussion of plans and purposes is in-
complete which fails to emphasize the two-fold
objective of education. Popular education
subserves a two-fold purpose : It should enable
every boy and every girl — yes, every man and
every woman — to rise to the very heights of his
capabilities and endowments; and then, to be-
come a citizen of power in the service of the
Commonwealth. There must be provided in a
democracy freely and fully equality of oppor-
tunity for personal improvement and success.
But that is only one side of the shield. Running
through all systems of education — like the
ichor that courses through the veins of the gods
— must be the throbbing impulse of service.
Equal opportunity must be afforded every boy
and girl to develop to the very utmost all his
capacities and endowments; but when this is
realized, when these heights are attained, then
he or she in all humility and gratitude should
dedicate all his achievements and successes
not to self-glorification or self-aggrandizement,
but rather to the service of his fellow-men and
the welfare of the country. There should come
into the lives of our future American citizens
the exalted spirit of the craftsmen of the Mid-
dle Ages whose souls were in their tasks. And
M^hatever they constructed — whether it were a
simple product of metal from the locksmith, or
the cathedral of many architects with its
myriads of spires — everything they did was for
the service of their fellow-men, and for the
glory of God.

AH this implies that nation, state, city, town
— all must unite in furnishing luilimited educa •
tional, recreational and vocational facilities for
our children and our youth. There must be
provided generously normal schools and col-
leges ; junior colleges ; state universities ; part-

time schools ; continuation schools ; industrial,
prevocational and vocational schools; agricul-
tural schools; textile schools; evening schools;
Americanization classes; extension and collegi-
ate courses, to meet the recurrent personal
needs of innumerable groups of young people.
We must popularize the school. We must
make it attractive. We must place it directly in
the pathways of our boys and girls, as so many
ladders whereby they may climb upward and
onward.

An ambitious and expensive program, I
hear you protest. My reply is this : Democracy
is expensive. It has been secured through in-
finite toil and sacrifice. It has cost the world
its best blood and treasure. Our greatest na-
tional assets are first, education — free, univer-
sal education ; and, second, its resultant — the
highest possible degree of personal, civic and
national intelligence and righteousness.

On the other hnad, democracy's greatest
national liability is ignorance. Parsimony in
education means bankruptcy. In education we
must spend freely that we may save. Educa-
tion is more |han insurance. It is our assur-
ance against tomorrow's ills. Intelligent citiz-
enship is the future's hope. Let us not forget.
And let us be unyielding and insistent about
the super-eminence of education in a democ-
racy.; '■:■■'■■ y::'-:[:;^\ \'-. ■' ':x-'.r,/- .'■■,'

Contemplate for one moment the cost of the
world's great war. We are told that in round
numbers the war cost the nations three hun-
dred billion dollars. Take all the wealth of
these United States, realty and personalty, of
every conceivable kind, and roll it all up into
one great mass and you will find it estimated
at about three hundred billion dollars. With-
out mentioning the ineffable loss of human
lives, horresco referens, the expense of hte
great war commensurate with the property
value of our entire country. And never forget
this : The war was caused by the ma^terialistic
philsosaphy and the false education of the lead-
ers of the Grerman people.

And realize, further, that all property,
whether personal or real, is worthless unless
the people's will has been properly trained to
respect and safeguard it in days of stress and
storm.

Years ago in the Senate of the United States
while championing the cause of Greece, and
pleading for her independence, Henry Clay,
quoting from the eternal law, exclaimed," What
shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world
and suffer the loss of his own soul?" Or, "what
shall it avail a nation to save the whole of a
miserable trade and lose its liberties." We

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must save our soul at any cost. The soul of
this nation is ideal education. Let us guard it
as something sacred. Material things must
pass away — the soul is for immortality. Our
heritage is divine !

Liberty under Law: "To make a govern-
ment," says Edmund Burke, in his treaties on
the French Revolution, "requires no great
prudence. Settle the seat of power; teach
obedience ; and the work is done. To give free-
* dom is still more easy. It is not necessary to
guide ; it only requires to let go the rein.

"But to form a free government; that is to
temper together those opposite elements of lib-
erty and restraint in one consistent work, re--
quires much thought; deep reflection; a sagaci-
ous, powerful and combining mind."

Having secured their independence, the
patriot fathers of the Revolution were con-
fronted with the sublime task of organizing a
form of government that should "temper to-
gether those opposite elements of liberty and
restraint." And with providential foresight
they formed and ratified the Constitution of
the United States which has been tnithfiilh,-
characterized as "the most remarkable docu-
ment ever struck off at one time by the ingenu-
ity of man."

And in the Preamble to that document these
nation-builders among other things announced
that "to insure the blessings of liberty to our-
selves and our posterity, we do ordain and es-
tablish this Constitution of the United States,"
The forefather were not only patriots and
statesmen; they also had the gift of prophecy.
They foresaw the necessity of safeguarding
liberty. And the wisdom of the forefathers
was very soon revaaled. Only a few years after
the adoption of the Constitution, the French
Revolution .broke forth. Temples were de-
stroyed, shrines desecrated, holy places pro-
faned, all in the name of liberty. In the name
of liberty, the streets of Paris were crimsoned
with the purest blood in Europe. The Revolu-
tionists took the best of the Bourbon Kings and
led him out to execution. They took Marie
Antoinette, the friend of America, the friend
of Benjamin Franklin, tore her from the em-
braces of her family and gave her to the guillo-
tine. And then, acme of affrontery and sacri-
lege, they took a Avoman of the street and, be-
fore the sacred altar of Notre Dame, they
crowned her as the goddess of reason and of
liberty. And across the century comes the cry
of Madame Roland from the scaffold "Oh,
Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy
name !"

Liberty is not an armed warrior. Liberty

is a goddess. Liberty is cloistered. Liberty is
delicate, sensitive, refined. The forefathers,
therefore, determined to shield liberty and to
provide her with a champion. And so they
placed liberty under the protection of law and,
til us, liberty under law has become an organiz-
ing principle of our American government.

But how solicitous were the forefathers !
They knew that law might be remiss — that low
might become neglectful of its trust.

Accordingly they created three agencies to
guarantee the proper defence of liberty by law :

a. Legislative : To give law its creden-

tials. If law becomes unfaithful then
a better servant must be substituted
in its place,

b. Executive : To give law its mandate :

To compel law to be more dutiful or
to rebuke it for non-performance of
. its duties,,'; ;■:.;;■;:/,:■ ■;;-'.i;^..^ .:•{■;■-;'

c. Judicial : To revicAV law's qualifica-

tions and, if necessary, to revoke
tliem.

These three distinct constitutional agencies,
legislative, executive and judicial, are estab-
lished by the people; they reflect the will of the
peoj)le. The will of the people, therefore, is the
supreme law. But all just laws are from a
source higher than man; they are derived from
God. Hence our purpose should be to justify
the expression, "The voice of the people is the
voice- of God. " , ■ ;'. v; ^/. ■;-■■;;;■

These three instruments were fashioned by
the fathers for making, correcting, amending
or changing laws. And, so long as law remains
the reflection of the people's will, to that ex-
tent it is sacred and to that extent obedience to
law is liberty. And whoever raises his hands
against laws properly and justly made and
against authority duly constituted, such a one
defies the will of the people and the will of
God. He is, therefore, a traitor to himself, to
his fellowman, to his country, and to the Sover-
eign Lawmaker of the universe.

To train the will of the people, therefore,
is the most serious business in a democracy.
To educate the individual will, to indicate its
relation to the collective will, and to bring all
into harmony Avith the Eternal Will, this is a
task Avell-nigh divine. To train then is to
govern. The teacher is the true leader. The
teacher is the real law^ maker. The educator
is the moulder and the conservator of democra-
tic society.

Thus all the forces of the school must be
directed toAvard the proper development of the
Avill, to the end that pupils may comprehend
the significance of laAV, of respect for laAV and

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of obedience to law; and, furthermore, that
they may ever regard justly constituted law
as the blazing' sword that defends the pal-
ladium of liberty.

Loyalty to the Past! Permit me in closing
to express again jny conviction that we must
not break with the past. Upon this, the natal
day of the Republic, the birthday of the Decla'
ration of Independence, we reaffirm our in-
debtedness to Adams and Hancock and Frank-
lin and Paine and to all that matchless Spartan
'band who on July 4, 1776, gave to us our
Charter of Human Liberties. Likewise, we
acknowledge our gratitude and our obligatiorj
to every patriot — every noble soul— who at any
time, anj'where, raised his voice or struck a
blow in defence of American Liberty or Ameri-
can institutions. Thus may we all become
teachers and educators — training the will of
the people, clarifying and dignifying public
opinion, inculcating by example and by pre-
cept the highest ideals of American citizenship.

It is said that for three hundred years after
Thermopylae the children in the schools of
Greece were taught to recite from memory,
"by heart," the names of the immortal three
hundred who fell in defense of the Pass. For
nearly a hundred and fifty years our children
have been narrating in our schools the heroic
deeds of our Revolutionary sires. For more
than sixty years they have been singing the
praises of the devoted, valiant boys of '61.

In later years they have been recounting
the exploits of those who served so faithfully
in foreign wars. Now they will add to these
recitals the splendid achievements of our
soldier boj's in khaki and our sailor boys in
blue. With hearts exultant with pride in years
to come they will tell how cheerfully and eager-

ly these noble fellows went forth, how mightily
they triumphed, how they too kept the Pass,
how in the world's most critical hour they de-
fended humanity and rescued civilization; and
finally, how peacefully many are sleeping upon
the hillsides of Flanders. In legend and story
these crusaders of ours, also, will be numbered
among the immortals. A greater honor still —
they will be beloved of little children. And
upon the altars of the classroom the fires con-
secrated to their memory shall be kept blazing:
in perpetual vigil, fires fed by innocent hands ;
and these same hands shall grasp the torch and
pass it onward to successive generations of
free-born American children, that the fires of
civil and religious liberty may continue to burn
ill vnidimmed ^ brilliancy, that an educated
American democary may continue to be the
beacon liglit of the world, and that a govern-
ment of the people, for the people, and by the
people shall endure. What a splendid ideal-
ism! What a glorious heritage! May we
catch its full significance lest the gleams maj"
vanish, make it a benediction unto ourselves,
and an inspiration unto all those whose lives
are in the moudling.

"Lord of the Universe! shield us and guide us,
Trusting Thee always, through shadow and
sun! ,. : , ■.:■■■■,■■

Thou hast united its, who shall divide us?

Keep us, oh keep us, the MANY IN ONE!

Up with our banner bright,

Sprinkled with starry light, •-

Spread its fair emblems from mountain to

shore, ,,
While through the sounding sky
Loud rings the Nation's cry, —
UNION AND LIBERTY! ONE EVERMORE!

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FOR YOU

Just for you he left the sun dyed standard,
Lyinji' on the conqueror's rich field,
Just for you he fac«d the long way homeward.
Threw aside his golden-ci-ested shield.

Just foi* you he dared a thousand evils,
Faced the hatred of a storm wracketl sea;
Just for you he sleAV Sir James the Baron,
And set his thousand slaves and serfmen free.

You, niy dear, can never know the soitow.
You can never feel the heart wrung pain.
Which he suffered while he travelled onward,
Just to be back at your side again.

Now you've told him that you never loved him.
Never could, tho time should cease to be,
Tliis, then, is the laurel which you give him —
Thorns! To crown his bitter agony!

l^^jenian's sword could never hurt him deeper;
A friend he love<l could never pain him more,
You Avho were his song, his love, his being,
Crucified him for a idch man's gaudy store.

Do ycu wonder why a man may murder.
And leave faith's banner ever after furled?
You shall know, wiien gold has robbed your

beauty.
When dreams and love are dust upon your

world.

— William J. Meter.

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Something on the Life and Writings of Robert Burns

h^''^'M--

R\ EALLY great men, great events, great
epochs, it has been said, grow as we
I recede from them; and the extent to
which they grow in the estimate of
men is a measure of their greatness.
Tried by this standard Burns must be great
indeed, for since his death the estimation of his
genius has been steadily increasing. ■?

However, to begin at the beginning. Burns'
father came of a family of gardeners in the
county of Kincardine, on the east coast of Scot-
land. When twenty-seven he left his native
district for the south. On January 25, 1759, his
eldest son, Robert, was born. He had leased
some seven acres of land of which he planned
to make a nursery and a market-garden, and
built with his own hands the clay cottage now
known to literary pilgrims as the birthplace of
Burns.

In spite of his struggle for a bare subsist-
ence, the elder Burns had not neglected the
education of his children. Soon after Robert
Avas six years old his father joined with a few
neighbors to engage a young man named John
Murdock to teach their children in a room in
the village. This arrangement continued for
two years, when Murdock being called else-
where, the father took the task of educating
his children. The regular instruction was con-
fined chiefly to the long winter evenings. Hoav-
ever, quite as important as this was the inter-
course between father and son as they went
about their work. Burns' father got a few
books on theology and astronomy and Stack-
house's history of the Bible * * * from these
Robert collected a thorough knowledge of
ancient history. A relative who was staying
with them went into a bookseller's to purchase
a book to teach him to write letters. Luckily,
in place of the "Complete Letter- Writer," he
got by mistake a small collection of letters by
the most eminent writers, with a few sensible
directions for attaining an easy epistolary style.
This book Avas to Robert of the greatest conse-
quence. It inspired him with a strong desire
to excel in writing.

His father was ever a man of strict integrity
and strong temper. But his chief characteris-
tic was his deep-seated and thoughtful piety.
Robert, who, amid all his after errors never
ceased to revere his father's memory, has left
an immortal portrait of him in "Tlie Cotter's
Saturday Night," Avhen he describes how "The
saint, llie father, and the liusband pi'ays. " His

father was advanced in years before he mar-
ried, and his wife, Agnes Brown, was much
younger than himself. She is described as of
being humble birth, very, sagacious, intelligent
looks, good manners and an easy address. Like
her husband she was sincerely religious but of
a more equable temper, quick to perceive char-
acter, and Avith a memory stored with old tradi-
tions, songs, and ballads with which she amused
lier children. In his outerman the poet resem-
bled his mother, but in his great mental gifts, if
inherited at all, must be traced to his father.

So Burns grew up. The farm his father had
bought proved a ruinous bargain. Burns work-
ed very hard, he and his brother Gilbert (the
two eldest) had to do men's work. But though
poverty Avas at the door there was warm family
alit'ection by the fireside. Work was incessant,
but education AA^as not neglected — rather it Avas
held as one of the most sacred duties. There
are fcAV countries in which could at that time
produced in humble life such a father and
teacher as William Burns. It seems fitting,
then, that a country Avhich could rear such men
among its peasantry should give birth to such
a poet as Robert Burns to represent them.

The readings of the household were wide,
varied, and unceasing. Some one entering the
house at mealtime found the Avhole family
seated each AA'ith a spoon in one hand and a
book in the other. Not only the ordinary
school books, not only the traditional life of
Wallace, and other popular books of that sort,
l)ut the Spectator, odd plays of Shakespeare,
Pope, Locks on the "Human Understanding,"
Boyle's Lectures, Taylor's "Scripture Doctrine
of Original Sin," Allan Ramsay's works form-
ed the staple of their reading. Above all was
a collection of songs, of which Burns says,
"This Avas my vade mecum. I poured over
them driving my cart, or Avalking to labour,
song by song, verse by verse ; careful noting
the tune, tender or sublime, from the affection
and fustian. 1 am convinced I OAve to this
practice much of my critic craft such as it is."

At fifteen Burns Avrote his first poem,
"Handsome Nell." He, himself, speaks of it
as very silly. Yet simple and artless as it is,
tliere is in it a touch of grace Avhich bespeaks
the true poet. This early start in poetry Avas
inspired by Nelly Kilpatrik. Yet, in spite of
til is, lie did not produce more than a fcAV pieces
of permanent value during the next ten years.
He did, hoAvever, go on developing and branch-

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ing out in his social activities. He attended a
dancing school (much against his father's
wishes), and helped' to establish a "Bachelors'
Club" for debating, and also found time for
further love affairs.

Burns was about twenty -five when he took
up his abode at Mossgiel, where he remained
four years. Two ..things those years and that
bare moorland farm Avitnessed — the wreck of
his hopes as a farmer and the revelation of his
genius as a poet. His favorite time for composi-
tion was at the plow. Long years afterward
his sister, Mrs. Bregg, used to tell how, when
her brother had gone forth again to field work,
she would steal up to the garret and search the
drawer of the table for the verses Robert had
newly transcribed. It was during these four
years that he composed "The Cotter's Saturday
Night." These were hard times, too, the farm
was unproductive, and Burns must indeed have
found poetry to be its own reward.

Burns was a well liked man, and his neigh-
bors were glad that such a man had come to be
a dweller in their vale. Yet the ruder country
lads and the lower peasantry, we are told, look-
ed upon him not without dread, "least he
should pickle and preserve them in sarcastic
song." Once at a gathering when two young
lads were quarreling. Burns rose up and said,
"Sit down and — — , or else I'll hang j'ou up
like potato-bogles in song tomorrow." They
immediately stopped.

There is much in Burns' poetry that is thor-
oughly his own. He brings before us charac-
ters, situations, moods — which belong to the
permanent and elemental in our nature. He is
the poet of the commonplace. Coleridge's
image of whetting the pebble to bring out its
color and brillance is particulary apt in the
case of Burns ; for it was the common if not the
commonplace that he dealt with, and his work-
manship made it sparkle like a jewel.

Too, in that aspect in which he is most
supreme, the writing of songs, he is a musician
as well as a poet. Though he made no tunes
he saved hundreds * * * saved them not merely
for the antiquary and the connoiseur but for
the great mass of lover of the sweet and simple
melody. He saved them by writing for them
fit and immortal words. It is for this, his song
writing, most of all that Scotland and the world
loves Burns. He never, save at the resolute
entreaty of a scientific musician, sacrificed
sense for sound.

Although his verse did not enjoy the great
tragic tones of Shakespeare, nor the delicate
and filmy subtleties of Shelly, but nevertheless

he could utter pathos most intolerably piercing,
and overwhelming remorse. And his composi-
tions enjoyed a fresh and inspiring gaity, roist-
ering mirth, keen irony, and a thousand phases
of passion. This he did in verse of amazing
variety — sometimes tender and caressing;
sometimes rushing like a torrent.

As heretofore mentioned Burns' long suit
was his songs. Their beauty is in their com-
pleteness and not in their extracts. However, I
may mention a few. In "As Fond Kiss," the
second stanza of which, according to Sir Walter
Scott, contains the essence of a thousand love
songs, is as follows :

"Had we never loved sae kindly,
Had we never loved sae blindly.
Never met — or never parted,
We had ne'er been broken-hearted."
And that other type of love song, in which the
calm depth of long-wedded and happy love
utters itself, so blithely yet pathetically :

; "John Anderson, my Jo, John."

Then for comic humor of courtship, there is —

"Duncan Gray came here to woo."
For that contented spirit which, w^hile feeling
life's troubles, yet keeps "aye a heart aboon
them a'," we have^

"Contented wi' little, and cantie w^i' mair."

For friendship rooted in the past, there is —

"Should old acquaintance be forgot."

For wild and reckless daring, mingled wath a
dash of finer feeling, there is —

' ' Macpherson 's Farewell. "
For patriotic heroism —

"Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled."
And lastly but by no means least — a poem that
utters personal independence, and sturdy self-
assertive manhood —

" A man 's a man for a ' that. ' '

Burns has found a tone and words for every
mood of man's heart, he runs the wiiole key-
board of human emotions. So purified and
ennobled by Burns, these above songs embody
human feeling in its most condensed and sweet-
est essence. They appeal to all ranks, they
touch all ages. They are the things w^hich
forms Burns' most enduring claim on the
world's gratitude.

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HEEDLESSNESS

The Aviiid goos singing; over the hillts,
The mountaineers' fires we burning,
The twilight into the night is turning,

The winde goes singing over the hills.

The wind goes singing over tlie hills.

The cry of the hounds is sad and weary.
The rush of their feet is weird and eerie,

The wind goes singing over the hill.

The wind goes singing over the hills,

A watcher stands at the mouth of a glen,
And dreams till his love is come again,

The wind goes singing over the hills.

The w.'nd goes singing over the liills.
Loud rises the mirth in the castle hall,
Then sinks, like the billowis rise and fall,

The wind goes singing over the hills.

The wind goes singing over the hills,
Below in a hut a life flame dies.
In another a babe first opens its eyes,

The wind goes singing over the hil]s.

Xt)w dawn's first lainp is seen in the east.
Hushed is the joy of the castle feast,
The watcher is gone; the fires are low,
A life, and a death are over now;
The wailing cry of the hounds is still, —
The wind goes singing over the hill.

— Willy O'Toole.

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A PARISIAN MIRAGE

HE golden shadows of the sotting siui
danced in sportive glee on the spires
and steeples of the French Capital.
It was the leisure hour. The weary
,■■■:■■■■■■;. toilers who labored from sunrise to
sunset were shedding the lethargy of day pre-
l^aring to spend the interval from sunset to sun-
rise in the myriad pleasures that beckoned on
every hand. Sleep? Youth catches that
whenever it doesn't interfere with agreeable
diversions.

In room 142 of the Hotel de Deux Mondes
pranced exuberant Bernie Manners. "Vive la
Paris!" "Hooray for the flappers!" he sang
as he made a minute inspection of his elegant
suite.

Bernie in street parlance was a "sharpie."
A tin horn sport with million dollar ideas and
an income that was a decidedly weak solution
of one-half of one per cent.

He paused at length before the tall pier glass
niid patted the lapels of his $80 suit affection-
ately. Surveying his correct reflection he
smirked complacently and caressed with deft
fingers the stain on his upper lip.

Back home in the New York branch of the
"Utility Nut and Bolt Co." Bernie had been a
constant source of embarrassment to Lew
Jones, the overworked office manager. Every
uninitiated customer that in some mesmeric
manner managed to elude the clutches of the
office boy would stalk in through the gate and
there pause undecided. On his right was
Jones with a mirror suit that had seen all kinds
of weather during the last three years. His
linen visibly soiled and the stubble on his chin
si^oke eloquently of the mad rush for the 8.15
rhat took place daily. It Avas a sight that re-
pelled a stranger.

Par down the aisle yet visible to all sat the
elegant Bernie one step removed from the of-
fice boy.

Th!e prospective buyer after getting his
hearings would fix the distraught Jones with
a stony stare — thai? said "evaporate you triple
jointed seaweed" and went, straight as a Vol-
stead agent on parade, to Bernie 's corner.
That fashionable youth with the airs of a Wall
Street Grand Panjandrum would wave the
humbled buyer half disdainfully, half annoyed
towards the frothing Jones.

This was a daily occurrence but it always
drew a smile from an appreciative audience,
it was only another of life's little jokes.

liernie was a perennial fount of amusement
and the object of no little envy. Both sexes
told him with admiring eyes that he should
have been a movie StarBand he secretly ))e-
lieved them. Not that his head was inflated —
there was too much vacuum for that — but he
was not unconscious of his attractiveness.

Then dawned that glorious day when Bernie
won the movie contest. He had correctly
identified the pictures of "innumerable stars"
and he knew their history from Kankakee to
Hollywood. The prize was a trip to Europe?
which to Bernie meant merely^Paris.

The ovation at his departure nearly drove
Wallie and Rudy to a Brodie. His photograph
which adorned a goodly portion of the movie
page did him justice. For twenty-four hours
he was the only star twinkling in the firma-
ment.

This is the reason we find him cavorting in
Paris with nothing to do but dress up and look
wise.

With a final lingering glance in the mirror
Bernie descended to the lobby.

Although Americans are numerous in Pai'is
and excite little attention, Bernie's graceful
carriage and correctly tailored garments
caused covert glances that gleamed in(|uisitely:
Voila ! Another of those fabulously wealthy
Americans. He probably lighted his mono-
grammed cigarettes with twenty dollar l)ills
and tips! — "nom de Dieu. "

Bernie's appearance in the grill room re-
sulted in a track meet of the head waiters. The
smallest one crossed the line a winner and in
the politest manner imaginable directed Bernie
to the best table in the room.

Bernie surveyed his felloAV dinei's with
amused intolerance. The exuberant Gallic
gestures, voluble tongues and lavish perfumes
filled him with a secret contempt. Like most
transients visiting in a foreign country, he was
quick to record an unfavorable impression
hastily judging the many by a few.

Bernie's roving optics suddenly found a
harbor. The object of his interest beggars de-
scription, ■'•v'/

Conjure if you can an edition of God's mas-
terpiece that measured five feet four both ways,
double chinned, no neck to speak of, as much
hail' as a cold storage egg and bathed in per-
fume that cried to heaven for vengeance. He
was not a Frenchman ; ])ut a cosmopolite in the
true sense of the tei'm.

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If Bill Bryan could have seen this speeiraeii
of the species homo his silver tongue would
have turned to adhesive plaster.

Battling desperately Bernie avoided swal-
lowing the silver bucket at his side and burst
into tears — of laughter. Seldom is mortal man
permitted to feast upon such a sight. Bernie
promptly relegated to a class this nightmare
and dubbed it "Antro" (poid)^with apologies
to the animal.

Cosmopolitan Paris cherished abode of
Mammon scare smiled. If money talks in
other corners of the world in Paris it screams.
The ' ' sparklers ' ' that flashed on Antro 's pudgy
fingers and ample bosum were power to chain
tiie hurricanes of disdain to the darkened re-
cesses of the> caves of cupidity.

To Bernie 's profound astonishment Antro
after a deliberate sweep of the room with his
eyes, came direct to his table and with a sur-
prisingly graceful bow, said swavely, "I beg a
dousand pardons, Monsieur, but have I not ze
hononaire of speak to M. Manners?" Bernie
gaspingly admitted his patronomyic. His eyes
expressed his bewilderment.

Antro 's impassive face masked his thoughts.
Presently, when he judged Bernie 's curiosity
to be sufficiently excite he launched his project.
"Monsieur ees veeseting us because of ze good
for-tune ees eet not?'' And Ontro smiled in-
gratiatingly. Bernie searching the other's
features for some hint of what lurked behind
that bland mask shrugged his shoulders care-
lessly. Antro watching him keenly continued,
"You aire a poor man Monsieur, but you have
ze bear, ze taste and ze desire of an airistocrat.
T, also was one time in your position. Hand-
some ? parbleu ! Zat ees for you and ze stars
of ze mo-vee ; but I had all — except ze monnaie.
A man such like I am today became my bene-
factor. And ze result?" He rested his pudgy
hands on the table where the precious stones
gleamed dazzlingly with the reflected light.

Bernie encouraged him with a nod. Antro
inclined his shining pate and whispered softly.
"Monsieur ees a clevaire man. You have need
of ze monnaie and T have need of you. A few
small seezarets and you shall have ze chateau at
Neuilly and ze monnaie ? — Nom de Dieu ! "

Bernie fascinated by the other's manner
whispered hoarsely, "And that secret?"

Antro waved aside the inquiry with a sweep
of his arm. "Ze time ees yet enough M. Man-
ners, ze time ees yet enough. In ze meanwhile
my house ees to you. Dese hotels aire so un-
com-for-table," he added apologetically.

Bernie lit a cigarette with unsteady fingers.
►Slouching as comfortably as i)ossiblc into his

chair he reviewed the situation with closed
eyes. If he ignored Antro 's offer — incompre-
hensible as its entailments were — the utmost he
could hope for was a month's reprieve from the
hum drum existence of the daily grind. After
that month was up God alone knew what means
lie might resort to, to banish the demon "no
funds" from his presence. On the other hand
by embracing Antro 's proposition he would
be able to bask in affluence for a short while at
Ifast.

These thoughts occupied but a few seconds.
He decided on his course, but having no desire
to drown Dame Fortune in the maelstrom of
haste, he appeared to hesitate.
: Antro, versed in the ways of men, refrained
from pressing matters. ' ' Tomorrow, Monsieur,
you will be bettaire able to make ze decision.
Accord to me ze honnaire of to dine wiz me at
two o'clock and we shall talk mattaires over,"
And with a gay bow Antro rose and departed.

Bernie was not permitted much time for re-
flection. His recent companion, M. Gagnon
(Antro), was a well-known figure in the butter-
fly life of Paris. He owned a string of horses,
several town and country houses, a retinue of
servants and in short everything that a Euro-
]>ean plutocrat or nobleman knows so well how
to maintain, though often at the expense of
American mushroom, brewery and mouse trap
kings.

There had lately been rumors among
Antro 's intimates that he had a covetous eye
on the tinkling side of the motion picture in-
dustry.

Scarcely had Antro disappeared from Ber-
nie 's view when one of the head waiters ap-
proached him and with a bow that threatened
to crack his brittle neck murmured obsequious-
ly, in a slight English accent, "Hi beg your
pawdon Monsieur. Madame du Barry re-
(|uests the honor of your company.'' And he
indicated the hostess with his eyes.

Bernie, glad of a chance for agreeable ac-
(luaintances, promptly accepted. With the sang-
froid of a polar iceberg he rose and approached
his hostess. Whatever misgivings he may have
had were speedily dissipated by the geniality
of Madame du Barry, and her visible effort of
striving to please. He was soon on intimate
terms with as gay a companion as ever popped
a cork.

Tiie gay and light repast was quickly dis-
posed of. Suggestions as to the remaining
liours till daylight were next in order.

Presently the Follies Bergere was proposed
rnd as nobody voiced any objections tickets
were procured.

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Bernie was speedily surrounded hy « bevy
of flappers that would have caused Mack Seu-
jiett to exercise his occult powers to inveigle
them into smearing the dotted line.

Each, eager to secure him as an escort,
exerted every wile known to mortals to spear
the r>rize; while Bernie looked on with a know-
ing smile.

The Parisian boulevardier calls the type
"omnivorous ostriches."

Although Bernie understood scarcely a
word of the French asprit, he enjoyed himself
immensely. Pantomime has infinite possibili-
ties which he employed to advantage. Every
adventurer of pretensions must of necessity l)e
a clever actor and possess social accomplish-
ments in no mean degree. These traits were as
natural to Bernie as coveting the gilt of his
more fortunate — as you view it — fellow men.

After the performance the party repaired to
the "Galloping Horse" — one of the jazz em-
poriums that sprinkle Paris like the dots in a
polka dot cravat. Here Bernie was in his ele-
ment. He had the grace of a professional Don
Juan mingled Math the dash of the American
"lounge lizard." Anybody possessing these
(qualifications together with actual or supposed
wealth need not seek popularity in Paris. Ft
comes to him in a tidal wave.

The pink fingers of dawn were stretching
across a pearl grey sky when Bernie tumbled
wearily into bed with a contented sigii.

The noon sun peeping through tlie drawn
curtains found Bernie sprawled lifelessly in an
arm chair with a huge cake of ice parked on tiie
sum.mit of a balloon head. Between groans he
swore as fervently as the last time "nevermore,
nevermore." '^

It was five minutes of two before he de-
scended to the lobby.

Antro appeared at the precise hour with a
Senegambian grin and a checkerboard suit that
savored of the race track.

Espying Bernie he gurgled effusively, "Ah,
Hion ami, ze decision she ees reach, ees she
not?" And without waiting for a reply he
patted Bernie on the back like a long-lost
l»rother and headed for the dining room.

Over the wine, Bernie, after a period of
well-stimulated reluctance, consented to An-
tro 's little game. What it was he knew not,
but he made a shrewd guess.

A certain movie magnate of Hollywood and
New York would have been very much aston-
ished had some on6 told him that his proposed
visit to Paris had eventuated. Strange, how-
ever, as it might have seemed to him, in Paris it
was an accepted fact.

Bernie moved his quarters shortly to An-
tro 's establishment where he was besieged with
divers invitations from the hosts and hostesses
of the Parisian beau monde. He resolved to
drink these ephemeral pleasures to the dregs —
Avhich do not always lie at the bottom of the
cup.

Within an amazingly short time he became
as familiar to the members of the "hupper
sukkles" as the Queen of the Follies Bergere.
His unprecedented winnings at Longchamns
excited an interested stream of comment. And
his success in affaires d 'armour soured the
visage of every dandy in Paris. ^-^^ ;; • ;^^^^^

It was only after a month of rapturous and
entrancing pleasures that Bernie was brought
back to terra firma with a resounding thud.

Antro, who chaffed inmatiently at the delay
in securing the coveted information, summoned
l^ernie into his study one evening. His usual
urbanity had given way to a scowling frown.
"Monsieur," he began in saccharine tones, "eet
ees make me ze ennui, monsieur." He be-
ment. You have enjoy the looksury of my
bootiful home. My monnaie has been your
monnaie, so to say. And my friends have been
your friends, if T can say so. And what ees
eet T receive! SAPRTSTI !. . . .nuzzing. . . .
zaro! You make me promeese. . .promeese. . .
and some more promeese ! Nom de Chieu! eet
ees nmke me e ennui, monsieur." He be-
gan to get warmed up by his flow of words.
"You are ze adventurer. .. .a spy. . . .T weel
make ze arrest for break ze espionach law.
Sacre tonnere !. . . .nom de Dieu!....r'm not
excite — T'ln ice" — and Antro rendered inartic-
idate by a sense of outraged righteousness
fixed IVrnie Avith bulging eyes waiting for a
defense.

l^ernie had been banded out too often to be
disturbed by this tirade. He calmly lighted a
cigarette before replying. "Monsieur has not
the faintest conception of the difficult task
which he has given me. The plans of the
coloro camera are impossible to secure. 1 have
spent countless hours experimenting and en-
deavoring to reproduce these plans from mem-
ory ; but so far T have met only failure. FAIL-
TiRPj, Monsieur; Do you realize what that
means to me? 1 will tell you. All these beau-
tiful things — and here Bernie swept the ele-
gantly furnished room with comprehensive eyes
— will ])e forever lost to me. In fact all that
life iiolds dear for a spendthrift Avill be swept
flway by poverty. POVERTY, that hideous
demon that respects neither the hovel of the
mendicant nor the palace of the king, that

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drives the aristotrat to the money lender and
miserable devils, such as I, to seek the solace
of oblivions waters. Ah, monsieur, I beg of
you to be patient. If you wish to gather riches
you must not destroy all by haste."

Antro sniffed contemptuously, but never-
theless compromised.*'! geeve you two
weeks, monsieur, but not one min-ute longer.
p]ef you dough not dough something — ze gool.
With a wave of his hand Antro terminated the
interview.

Bernie left the room struggling between
anger and laughter. He didn't know whether
to tweak the insect's nose or to laugh into his
face with the frankness of a free born Amer-
ican who had had the star spangled banner for-
swaddling clothes.

Bernie, to the chagrin of several insistent
friends, repaired to his rooms following the
grave, yet ludicrous, talk with Antro. He was
cornered and what was infinitely worse he
] ealized it. He paced the floor restlessly
searching for an easy way out of the difficulty
but as is often the case no solution presented
itself.

Wishing to ease his mind for a few moments,
Bernie picked up an edition of a New York
jjaper which was lying on a table. Unfolding
it he read casually. By some freak of chance a
small item tucked away in the corner of an
inside page attracted his eye. PROBLEM OF
COLOR IN MOTION PICTURES SOLVED.
Bernie read it twice before its import dawned
on his muddled senses. Then he let out a roar
that brought his valet in on the run with a glass
of Scotch in one hand and smelling salts in the
other. Bernie fell limply on the bed. "Well
I '11 be sizzled, fried and double blistered ! " He
was at a loss whether to curse himself as a
l^iobald ass or to laugh at the absurdity of it all.

Antro 's little plan was now as transparent
as the waters of a limpid lake. Piecing odds
and ends together Bernie reviewed the whole
affair amusedly.

C. Randolph Manners, the chief lieutenant
of Gregory Holmes, the inventor of the color-
ing which was predicted to revolutionize the
motion picture industry had intended to sail on
the Imperator the same date that he (Bernie)
had sailed. But for some reason C. Randolph's
reservations had been cancelled at the last
minute,. This had passed unnoticed by the
Argus-eyed reporters.

Antro, who had at about this time become
interested financially in the movies, had read
or been informed of the millions awaiting the
man who succeeded in introducing natural
color into motion pictures. Learning also of

the expected arrival of C. Randolph Manners in
Paris he had laid his plans accordingly. Due to
the unreliability of newspaper photographers
Antro had mistaken Bernie — who looked some-
what like C. Randolph — for C. Randolph, ft
was a natural mistake which anyone might
have made under the circumstances.

It was all childishly simple now. But to
think of the efforts he had made to stave Antro
off! It was more than ludicrous. It was inane.
And all the time he had been stuffing Antro
Avith hokum about an imaginary camera !

"Oh, boy! I sure need a guardian after
that. Senator Dum and Representative Dummer
are solons compared to me." And Bernie re-
lieved the bewildered Pierre, the valet, of both
the Scotch and the smelling salts.

Pierre left the room grinning broadly and
describing significant circles with his hand in
The region of his cerebrum.

Now that Bernie knew what lay ahead of
him he hit the pace "on all six." Two weeks
is an amazingly short period in some instances
and just what those instances were Bernie
knew better than his own name.

His round of pleasures had been a gay and
almost uninterrupted whirlwind which had no
other affect than to whet his appetite for more
of those ephemeral artificialities which ordi-
narily lay far beyond the reach of his milk and
water bank account.

He played the race tracks, cabarets and
affaires d 'amour like a plunger on the stock
market who, seeing the end in sight, risks all
for a final delicious thrill.

Despite Bernie 's mad pursuit of pleasure
he had time to visit the offices of the Franco-
American Steamship Line one morning long
before the usual time for business. As he
emerged some hours later a close observer
would have noticed a buoyancy of spirits and
a light carefree step that bespoke of something
well done.

Bernie 's alloted two weeks fled by like the
enchanted minutes granted to Cinderella be-
fore the stroke of twelve. Ilis cup of pleasure
Avas brimming over but in a short time its con-
tents would evaporate into thin air.

On the last night of the two weeks in which
Bernie was to have produced the coveted secret
he observed a peculiar ugliness about Antro's
visage that worried him not a little in spite of
the trump which he held up his sleeve.

He said nothing, however, but conducted
himself as usual, humming snatches of the lat-
est dance hit as if there was nothing to do but
to enjoy himself.

THE VILLANOVAN

As he was ascending the staircase to dress
for dinner he noticed two strangers standing
in the hallway. They returned his glance with
interest and he felt a vague sense of irritation
at the manner in which they sized him up. He
thought no more of them till dinner.

As he entered the dining room a short while
later he almost collided with Antro, who was
talking earnestly and in low tones with the two
fellows Bernie had seen a short while pre-
viously in the hall.

Antro introduced them perfunctorily.
l^ernie thought it odd at the time that Antro
didn't mention their names.

During the course of the meal Antro was
his usual suave self. He talked volubly about
the races and other light topics and laughed
immoderately at 'his own jests. The strangers
said little. Bernie, sensing the constrained at-
mosphere, ate with little relish and answered
Antro in monosyllables.

At the conclusion of the meal Antro touched
Bernie on the arm and whispered that he would
like to talk to him in the study.

Antro appeared to be the incarnation of
geniality. Lighting an enormous cigar he said
lightly, ' ' There is something, yet, already....no ?
Pairhaps not, eh? Well, eef not, eef ees ver'
easy that something happens, no? For our
muchul benefit eet ees bettaire that you have
sometheeng. Well?' ' ^ . '

Bernie lacked some of his accustomed poise,
but his wits were still on duty. ''Yes, mon-
sieur, I confidently promise you that you will
be surprised in the morning. I intend to work
all night on the completion of the plans. If I
do not deliver them as I agreed, then you may
do as you wish. Pardon me, then, monsieur, I
must not lose any time."

Bernie bounded up the staircase to his room
like an antelope, but once inside the door he
lost a great deal of his energy. He did not in-
tend to work on any plans — for he had none^
except those that related to a clean getaway.

He packed a small handbag with his most
valuable possessions and prepared everything
for a hasty departure. Taking an envelope
from an inside pocket he regarded it with a
smile.

Now the tedious wait for the proper hour.
He passed the time as best he coulci, striving to
drown his impatience. What an eternity it
seemed before the clock struck two !

But Bernie had not been idle from dinnci'
time till the present. He had observed a man
concealed in the shrubbery al)out the grounds
whom he recognized as one of the two strangers
who had been at dinner. The other he had

seen several times as he went from his suite to
the bathroom. He knew he was being watched
and he proceeded with caution.

Bernie realized that it was impossible to
escape through the house unless the fellow on
guard was asleep — which was improbable. His
only chance then was to climb out on the roof
and let himself down by some means. It was a
drop of twenty feet which, while not in itself
very dangerous, was almost certain to attract
attention.. ■ ; ■• . ;-'--;;- ^ r^:l.:/ ■■':::■■:■'■[:

His only chance was an old but yet effective
ruse. Donning a dark traveling coat and cap
he grabbed his bag and climbed out on the
roof. He could see the glow of a cigarette
below.

In his hand was a round object that resem-
bled a miniature bomb. He threw it in the gen-
eral direction of the tiny spark. It made a
faint thud as it struck the ground. The man
on guard sensing rather than hearing the in-
distinct sound, moved towards the spot where
the bomb had been thrown. Bernie, straining
his ears and eyes, presently heard a heavier and
duller sound as of a drugged man falling to the
ground. He chuckled with satisfaction. He
picked up his bag and with a heave sent it into
the darkness. It fell in the soft loam at the
head of the garden and made scarcely a sound.
Bernie then crawled cautiously to the furthei*-
est corner of the building. Clutching the edge
of the roof he wound his legs around a pillar
of the portico and slid to the ground. It was
but the work of an instant. Treading noise-
lessly, he approached the drugged guard. The
chemical fumes of the missile had overpowered
him and he lay on his back with staring eyes
upturned to the sky.

Bernie raised him in his arms and carrying
him to the far side of the house propped him
against the building in a sitting position.

The gentle breeze had carried away all trace
of the drug and the fellow was beginning to
revive.

Running softly across the grass Bernie re-
covered his handl3ag and sprinted through the
garden.

A few blocks beyond the house he caught a
tramp taxi and drove to the Latin quarter.
; The drugged guard returned to conscious-
ness a half hour later. He gazed about him in
bewilderment. Trying to pierce his memory
lie could not recall the manner in which he had
(evidently dozed ott'. He muttered a soft curse,
adding something about fools, though none the
wi«:er as to what had befallen him.

It was noon the next day before Antro de-

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eided he would pay Bernie a visit to see how
things wore progressing.

Tile two private detectives he had hired had
assured him earlier in the day that Bernie had
not stirred from his room. As further indis-
puta))le evidence they had pointed to the light
which still shone wanly from l^ernie's suite.

Antro had no misgivings then as he mount-
ed the stairs and knocked at Bernie 's door.
There Avas no response. He knocked again.
Still no answer. Becoming impatient he turned
the knob and found the door locked. This
nettled him further and he pounded with his
fists on the panels. Not a sound other than his
heavy breathing disturbed the stillness. With
an angry imprecation he drew a ring of keys
from liis pocket and selected one. Opening the
door he burst into the room. The bird had
flown.

With a hoarse bellow he sunmioned the serv-
ants and the detectives. In a few minutes the
room was jammed.

It was one of the detectives that supplied a

clue. Under the bed he found an empty envel-
ope. In the upper left hand corner was print-
ed : C. P. 0. S. STEAMSHIP CO.

Like a flash Antro thought of the outgoing
boats. His highest powered car was called into
service. From the schedule he had in his hand
the Mauretania was due to sail for Hoboken at
12.80. It was now 12.25. It was almost im-
possible to reach the dock in time.

It Avas 12.32 by Antro 's watch as he hove in
sight of the docks. The gang plank of the
Mauretania had been drawn in and she was
commencing to slip from her moorings,

He rushed like a madman to the end of the
pier gesticulating and pulling his hair— but in
vain.

Bernie, looking on from the rear deck, stood
convulsed with merriment. Laughing whole-
heartedly he threw mocking kisses at Antro.
; Antro, seeing the uselessness of rage, smiled
like the good sport he Avas and muttered to him-
self, "Thank heaven, I've got my shirt."

THE VILLANOVAN

AN UNCONSTipiIONAL BANANA

THIS is the story of a banana. A very
curious banana. To all outward ap-
pearances it was merely a common,
every-day fruit such as may be seen
on any pushcart in the city. Yet
withal it had an independence altogether unfit-
ting its social station. It did not associate with
the other bananas, but remained aloof. It was
detached from its fellows and stood (figur-
atively speaking) on its own feet. That is, it
was propped up against a remote corner of the
cart all by its lonesome.

Now Tony Gigoletti was the owner of this
banana and he had a reason for its segregation.
In short, it Was spoiled. And Tony, being a
reader of the "Good Book," heeded its warn-
ing and took no chances on contaminating the
rest of his bananas.

Underneath the shining yellow coat of
Tony 's independent banana Fate lay concealed.
Fate itself is a term worthy of consideration.
It may mean several things and again it may
only mean one^which happens to be the case
ill this instance.

Why or how Officer 'Toole happened to be
strolling jauntly by at this particular moment
will always remain a mystery. And why this
particular officer happened to cast his eye on
Tony's particular banana can only be account-
ed for by chance.

"When Tony beheld 'Toole's swaggering
figure, he, like all venders, l^egan to feel
vaguely uneasy about his wares. He crouched
closer to his cart as if to hide his merchandise
from O'Toole's ravenous eyes.

Now Officer O 'Toole Avas not a man to be
denied. As was evidenced by his conquest of
Bridget Mulligan when that self-willed damsel
had had the pick of the force from Pat Ahearn
to Mike Shaughnessey. And Bridget's appeal
to him had been through his stomach. ''For
hadn't she worked for de swellest ginks on
Madison avenue? And hadn't she given de
swellest handouts?" As O'Toole's appetite
had led to his entering the matrimonial yoke
(did somebody in the rear say "downfall") so
now it led to further, and one might say deeper,
difficulties. Verily, man's stomach is the seat
of all trouble.

'Toole had a weakness for bananas. He
like them fried, stewed or raw. In fact, in any
manner, shape or form. But he was especially

fond of them raw and eaten with a grain of
salt, as Dr. Copeland advises. But Tony's
fateful banana should have been taken more
seriously than with a grain of salt.

However that may be. Officer 'Toole an-
chored alongside of Tony's humble vehicle and
barked from the northeast corner of his mouth.
"Say, Cull, hand over that banana!" What
else could Tony do but obey?

O'Toole peeled the fruit carelessly, his eyes
fastened on an object just hovering into sight.
It was one of Tony's fellow countrymen vend-
ing "hot dogs." Now, if there was anything
that Officer O'Toole liked better than bananas
it was hot dogs. Is it any wonder then that he
failed to notice the ease with which Tony's
spoiled banana slid down his throat?

Tony reached home that night, tired but
happy. He had sold all his bananas. The
jingling coins in his pocket brought an eager
light into his black eyes and tinged his sallow
cheeks with a trace of color. He emptied the
contents of his packet upon a rickety and
wretched table. Together with Maria, his
wife, and Angelo, the young "babino," he pain-
fully counted the day's proceeds. An even ten
dollars. With a hysterical sob of joy Tony
embraced his wife and child. It was many a
long day since Fortune had been so kind. The
babino eould now get a hair cut and Maria
could purchase that bright red shawl which she
liad admired so much. And Angelo 's pinched
little face would once more fill out with nour-
ishing spaghetti and redolent garlic which
"maka bigga stronga man."

In the 'Toole domicile a far different
scene was being enacted. Officer O'Toole had
just slammed the door — and his greater half
came near treating him the same. But she re-
frained, for O'Toole was a sick man. Any-
body could see that hot dogs and bananas don 't
agree. O'Toole had staged the bout and con-
trary to expectations had been knocked for an
elongated row of hospital cots. Now Mrs.
O'Toole was a soft-hearted soul and she has-
tened to bring the hot water bottle, mustard
plasters, corn cure and whatever else happened
to be in the medicine chest. O'Toole was not
too far gone to see the deadly array of "sure
cures" that was lined up two rows deep before
liiin. And slowly his gray matter began to

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evolve and gradually a startling thought
flashed into full view. He had been poisoned;
ptoniained by Tony's independent banana.
Now let us examine the process by which
O'Toole arrived at this conclusion. Well, he
had only eaten two things — hot dogs and ba-
nanas 01', rather, a banana. 'Most everyone
knows that hot dogs are better than bananas or
one banana anyway. And being better, they
naturally wouldn't turn Bolshevik — especially
when fortified Avith a goodly portion of mus-
tard. And furthermore, it wasn't hot dogs
that he could taste from time to time, but a
banana — Tony's spoiled, independent banana.

With a whoop of rage, O'Toole leaped up
and started for the police station. He ex-
])lained matters to the lieutenant. As a conse-
(jueiice, Tony received a summons to appear in
court at nine o'clock the following morning,
Tony was on hand bright and early, long before
it was time for his case to be tried. There was
something pathetic in his timii manner and
worried countenance. He had not the faintest
idea of his offense. But he didn't have long to
wait for enlightenment. At precisely nine his
name was called. The presiding judge queried
crisply, "Did you sell Officer O'Toole a rotten
banana ? " " No ! No ! signor ; he ask ; I geeve
lieem. " "Ten dollars tine for contempt of a
guardian of the law — and revocation of li-
cense." Next case.

Tony wrung his hands despairingly. "Ten
doll ! " the hard earned proceeds of an unusually
profitable day. Surely this was most unjust.
Yet what could he do? Nothing but grin and
bear it.

He walked heavily and dazedly home. No
license and little money. How could he pro-
vide for Maria and the babino? It was a
hard world. Work was not to be had. He be-
came desperate. One day he ventured forth at
dusk with his cart and bananas. Business ,
picked up briskly. All but the last bunch was
sold when Tony saw the familiar blue-coated
figure approach. With an inward squeak of
fright, Tony hastened to get his cart away.
But O'Toole was too quick for him. He
stretched forth a detaining hand. "Not so
fast, little one, not so fast.'' 'Toole's himgry
eyes roamed over the cart. There was only one
bunch discernible. . . .no. . . .what Avas that over
in the corner almost obscured by the darkness.'
Yes. . . .it was an independent banana. With-
out a word O'Toole reached over and picked
up the fruit. He held it up to the light of a
store window and, apparently satisfied, began
to peel the shining skin. There were no liot
dogs to distract his attention. How it tickled
his palate ! Plow little there was in one banana.
He looked at the remaining bunch. His stom-
ach cried out in hunger. . . .in protest at having
to wait for this delicious substance. O 'Toole 's
hand went deep down into his pocket. He
pulled forth a bill and, passing it to Tony,
picked up the last bunch. As he walked away
he said over his shoulder, " I'll see you get your
five and license in the morning," Tony un-
folded the bill in his hand. It was a V spot,
A light like the flush of dawn spread over his
face. "I like deese United State. It inaka
geeve a man vot you call heesa chance."

— EDW. J. RITSON.

THE VILLANOVAN W

THE ELEVEN

Thru the muck and the slush they ploug^hed their way,
Grim and defiant, to win the day,
The cold wind bit like a keen-edged knife,
But they would not flinch in the gfruelling strife,
The Eleven.

They bored thru tackle and they ran the ends.

They kicked and they passed ; and their hoarse-voiced friends

Out on the benches cheered and yelled,

For Alma Mater, and victory spelled
For the Eleven.

With backs to the wall and a yard to go,
They fought with a frenzy and held them so,
They shattered the line at every play,
Nor are tigers more fierce when brought to bay.

Yes, it's mighty fine to be in the stand,

And yell and cheer ; it sure is grand.

But when you're out on the field and play

With a face that's bloody and smeared with clay,

With legs that ache and with wind that's gone.
Then you know what it means to fight on, and ON,
When your mind is dazed and you can't think right,
And all you know is to fight, and FIGHT !

But, oh, the joy of a game that's won,
Tho they're tired and weary, every one,
They forget their aches and they're mighty glad
They did their best and gave all they had.

But to lose a game is to live in hell,
And each cheer sounds like a tolling knell
Of all their hopes; Yes, it's grand to win,
But to lose a game is worse than sin.

Then here's to the men that fight for the school.

Who uphold her honor and give her fame,

Cheer them each one of you, if you're a man

You'll back them up whenever you can.

Since they're there, and they're square and they play the game.

■■■■;^:r'- ■'?■■'■■■. ,-::'^-'--w. J. M.:V:/,:

THE VILLANOVAN

Published Bi-monthly by the Students of Villanova College

Vol. VII

OCTOBER, 1922

No. 1

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor- bi-Cliief
JAMES K. LANAHAN, '23

Assistant Editors
THEODORE RIEMEL, '24 WILLIAM J. METER, '25

Alumni Motes
THEODORE REIMEL, '24

Athletic J^otes
DENNIS A. O'NEILL, 24

College Motes

WILLIAM SHEEHAN, '25

Splinters
EDW. J. RITSON, '25

Circulation Manager
JAMES J. DALY, '24

Assistants
WILLIAM CRONIN, '24
HERMAN O'BRIEN, '24
JOHN F. COMOLLY, '24

E.vhanges
WALTER M. RIORDAN, '24

JOHN L. McHUGH, '26
WILLIAM C. A. HENRY, '25

Faculty Director
Rev. JOSEPH E. HYSON, A. M., O. S. A.

BUSINESS STAFF

Business Manager
THOMAS McINTYRE, '23

Advertising Manager
PHILIP HOLLAND, '25

Assistants
HENRY GRIFFITH, '26 WALTER KANE, '26

JOSEPH McGUINN, '26 HAROLD WALKER, '25

JOHN McGONIGLE, '26

EDITORIAL

WITH the advent of the new school year,
the college boasts of the largest enroll-
ment in its history. How far that
history is responsible for this condi-
tion we may judge by looking in ret-
rospect upon the character and ideals of the
directors of the institution from its first small
beginning down to the present day. Instituted
under the most adverse circumstances and
forced to overcome almost unparalleled impedi-
ments, Villanova stands today a living monu-
ment to tliose who gave so much that it might
flourish and an impelling inspiration to those
into whose care its future has been intrusted.

To the man of vision, familiar with Villa-
nova, its traditions and its work, a crux seems
to have arrived in the affairs of the institution.
Ak the individual must strive through years of
preparation before ho is able to attain his do-
sired end, so, too, Villanova, after groat hard-

ships and vicissitudes, is at the cross roads of
its career. The stake of the future is even
greater than the achievements of the past. The
type of men who made Villanova still exists
with us today and we are confident that its
impression will be felt in the long years of op-
portunity^ and achievement, that lie before our
Alma Mater.

If Villanova is to fill its highest destinies,
the co-operation of both student body and
faculty is highly essential^ Without this co-
operation the efforts of onPparty, without the
aid of the other, would be as vain as the break-
ing waves on a rock-bound coast. If we are to
accomplish our aim, then we must fan the flame
of college spirit by our attitude and by our ef-
forts into a great life, which will illumine the
crnol and tortuous path, which both individual
and institution must traverse during the course

of existence.

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There is a natural tendency among all per-
sons to form their first opinion- from outward
appearances. A true college spirit consists not
only in internal spirit, but also in the external
expression of that sentiment. Wo, at Villa-
nova, have many things of M^hich we may be
justly proud. Villanova has a campus which
admittedly is a joy and a delight. Visitors are
unanimous in declaring that it almost beggars
description. And yet frequently we must
apologize for its slovenly and unkempt appear-
ance. Empty bottles, tobacco cans, old shoes.
lend neither color nor tone to the landscape.
Nor are newspapers and half-smoked cigarettes
scattered in profusion about the entrances in
keeping with the dignity of an institution of
higher learning. The "out the windoAV nuis-
ance" could readily be eradicated if we Avould
use the least bit of care in disposing of those
articles for which we have no further use. For
our temerity in suggesting that the students
forego the exercise of their inalienable privil-
eges of carelessness, thoughtlessness and indif- '
ference, we plead as our excuse the apprecia- ;
tion of the charm and beauty of Villanova.

College spirit must be displayed in our rela-
tions both with our fellow students and those
outside the college with whom we come in con-
tact. Often the first year man at college, and
unfortunately some of the upper-classmen, are
inclined to mistake boisterous and unraanlj^
conduct for the accepted conduct of college
students. This is in all probability due to a
grossly mistaken idea of college life, such as
may be gleaned from those misleading fictions
written by authors whose sphere of acquaint-
ance with any college is limited to the occasion-
al observance of some college or other
in the throes of great exuberance over some
important victory in the field of sports. We
must remember that rowdyism away from home
is even more inexcusable than in a place Avhere
we are known. For, in college we are not

judged by our character when we associate
Avith strangers, but rather by the conduct in
which we manifest that character. Our re-
sponsibility extends beyond any personal feel-
ing in the matter, as we must realize that we
have at stake the good name of a great institu-
tion, whose reputation can be no greater than
its students choose to make it, both in their
college relations and in their contact with the
world.

A college is judged to a great extent by the
support it tenders its teams, Villanova may
well be proud of the spirit that has always
animated its athletes. Even under the most
adverse circumstances when fickle fortune gave
no encouragement, they have risen to great
heights, inspired by the hope of greater glory
for their Alma Mater, It seems to us that such
a spirit is deserving of greater support on the
part of the student body, than has hitherto
been given. Neither circumstances nor in-
clement weather should deter loyal students
from supporting their teams.

We hope that our remarks will not be taken
as either sarcastic or criticizing, but rather in
the sense of suggestion. Our purpose is solely
to effect the realization of the tremendous im-
portance of our life at college. Upon it de-
pends much of the future. It is here that our
embryonic tendencies are either developed or
redirected. If we do not properly mould our
character now, it is almost useless to hope that
Ave AAdll do so in the future. Aside from this we
oAve a great deal to Villanova, Her traditions
have stood the test of time in all the sublimity
of their virtue. Upon us she has showered the
accrued heritage of nearly a century, there-
fore it is incumbent upon us to carry on, for
Villanova, those great Avorks of culture and
learning, so that Ave may repay to our Alma
Mater the debt Ave OAve to this, the school of
great tradition.

Editor — James Kent Lenahan,

THE VILLANOVAN

1923 CLASS

The Class of '23 re-organized October 1,
1922, and the officers elected for the coming
year were viz :

Matthew J. Lynch, President,

Hugh V. McGeehan, Vice President.

A. E. Cook, Secretary,

C. B. Laughlin, Treasurer.

Unity characteristic of the class was the
theme of the address of Rev. G. A. O'Meara, 0.
S. A., ex-vice president of Villanova, The
Reverand portrayed in glowing colors the past
achievements of the class of '23, and in his
words "The present Senior Class is the best
today of men by far than any who have enter-
ed Villanova in my career as an official and I
feel confident that although they have done
more for their Alma Mater than any other or-
ganization was related to this institution, that
this the crowning year of their study at Villa-
nova will also be their crowning of all their
whole works and that Villanova will always
hold dear the memorv of one body — the class
of '23.

D. A. O'Neill, of Norristown, a student in
the School of Journalism, has recently been ap-
pointed as sporting editor for The Norristown
Times. This promotion of one of our students
speaks highly of the character of the course
and the instruction received. Journalism is a
coming field and for such a young start Villa-
nova is steadily placing itself among the ranks
of the best institutions for the study of this
work. The "Villanovan" takes this opportun-
ity to congratulate Denny and wish him suc-
cess in his new position.

Among the recent visitors on the campus
were Fred Lear, '17, and J. L. Hogan, '18.
Lear, commonly known to the base ball world
as "King," is now with the Milwaukee Club
and at present ranks as third best slugger in

the league. Hogan officiated as referee for
the third Army Corp game. He is at present
with Waterbury team of the Eastern League
playing third base.

The old dormitory is a thing of the past;
the respected old place will no more be a source
of trouble for the prefects who were obliged to
call for help many times in order to remove
the beds and clothing from the pipes running
through. The room has been remodeled and
will be used as a Biological Dissecting and Mic-
roscopic Laboratories. The equipment has al-
read}'^ been installed and classes havealready
been assigned to work. These Labs, are under
the direction of Father Michael Hopkins, 0. S.
A., and are to be used in connection with the
Pre-Medical society.

The social season at the College will be for-
mally ushered in at the college the evening of
November 7, 1922. On this date there has
been arranged a euchre and dance for the bene-
fit of the Athletic Association. The affair is
under the direction of Rev. R.P. Fink, 0. S. A,,
who so capably managed last j^ear's euchre,
and with his corps of assistants there will be
no doubt as to the success of the affair.

The dance committee is under the direction
of Francis Pickett, and already arrangements
have been made with one of Philadelphia's
leading orchestras to furnish the music.

Father Fink has chosen as chairman one
who is well known in college activities. In the
choice of Prof. Charles A. McGeehan the suc-
cess of the euchre is already certain. It is a
consideration at Villanova that what Prof.
McGeehan takes care of goes through.

All old patrons and friends are cordially
invited, as we wish to make this aft'air a grand
reiuiion of old and new acquaintances.

The minute that the world series game was

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called because of darkness the students at Villa-
nova were wondering whether or not Langlois
was kidding them. H. M. Langolis, '23, director
of the Radio room, made arrangements for the
report, plaj^ by play for the students here. He
also has the football scores every Saturday.
The radio room is in charge of Rev. Francis A.
Rafferty, 0. S. A., and H. M. Langlois, '23, is
at present director. It is one of the best equip-
' ped stations in this vicinity and Fr. Rafferty
plans for a still larger one. He plans to have a
casting station and already construction has
been started on it. Two 100 ft. radio towers
have arrived and are now on the grounds.
These are to be attached to the aerial in a
course of two or three weeks.

It is the plan of the managers to establish
weekly concerts and a regular reception of
news for the entire student body in a few
months.

stood that no new members will be solicited
until after the new year.

FEDERAL BOARD

A good indication of the high standard at
Villanova is the selection by the Government as
a school for training its disabled veterans. The
unusual number of Federal board students at
Villanova this year far outnumber any previous
registration. To these men in appreciation of
what they did for us a few years previous, we
are offering the best that Villanova can give.

PHI KAPPA PI

The first regular meeting of Phi Kappa Pi
was held October 3 and the following new
officers were elected :

President, C. J. McNally, '23.

Secretary, H. M. Langlois, '23.

Treasurer, L. V. Devine, '23.

Serg. at Arms, J. E. McLaren, '24.

Under this new administration plans for a
banner year have been found and the members
are entering into the work with a great deal
of enthusiasm. It has always been the policy
of the society to study further engineering-
topics and this custom will be retained. Presi-
dent McNalh^ has already made arrangements
with many of the leading industrial plants in
the near vicinity for visits from the members.
These visits will convey a great deal of knowl-
edge to the student which cannot be conveyed
in the class room. Another interesting feature
is a series of monthly lectures given by well
known engineers, the first of which Avas ad-
dressed by Mr. Leo Devine oji Fridav evening,
October 13th. Mr. Devine's thesis, ""The De-
velopment of the Wireless Telephone," was
highly applauded by the audience. It is under-

HOBBLE-GOBBLE

"Freshmen, j^ou are now being initiated
into the order of Hobble-Gobble."

Is there any old grad or undergraduate that
these words do not still send a thrill running
through their veins when they went through.

The Hobble-Gobble this year was considered
one of the best for a number of years. Under
the direction of Supreme Director James
Lananhan, '23, the upper class men administer-
ed the secret rights to the class of 1926. After
administering the ritual in the auditorium the
candidates clad in night apparel were hastily-
gathered on the campus. Here they were
served with Karo ala head followed by chicken
feathers and other unpalatable commodities.
They were then lead to Bryn Mawr via Lincoln
Highway. Bryn Mawr peacefully sleeping at
first thought that she had become the target
of the Ku Klux but soon realized that it was a
college initiation. Here the candidates present-
ed a sorry spectacle Avhile the spectators were
highly amused over the plight of the poor un-
fortunates. As an old Philosopher said, "It is
an ill wind that blows no good," and this oc-
casion brought no exception, for many orators
and operatic stars were discovered. Much
amusement was afforded for every one present
and despite restriction the initiation proved a
vast success. After the ceremonies the candi-
dates were addressed by the Supreme Chief and
allowed to depart.

LAWRENCE CLUB

The Lawrence Club, of Villanova, is again
active in the college life, and it has already
elected new oft'icers. This all goes to show
that you can't keep good men down even if
they are from New England. There are tAvo
annual events which are of great interest to
the natives of the town on the Spiket. These
events are the annual mill strike and the an-
nual ball of the Lawrence Club, of Villanova.
The date set for the ball, as far as can be
obtained from the members, is in late Decem-
ber, provided the janitor of the town hall has
it dusted by that time. The committee chosen
to make arrangements for the dance is Francis
Duggan, '23; Walter Griffin, '24; Nicholas
Young, '25, and Michael Murphy, ex-24. Many
well known Villanova graduates and students
have been invited.

The club this year, although having lost
eleven members, has gained nine and is in

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hopes to swell its membership before New
Year. The following officers were chosen :
President, C. McNally; Vice President, Walter
Riordan ; Secretary, James Walsh, '24, and
Treasurer, James Griffin. '25.

SOPHS

The class of 1925 at the beginning of the
scholastic year elected the following members
as of£ieer&: : : yy , :-'v'!i^'V-:^: ■,;:;■ ^;;:fe

President, Frank Youngfleish. ^ .y^'y^yy.y ■;^/.r' ■■;■■.' ':-

Vice-President, D, George Casey. ^^^^ ; ; ■/

Treasurer, Stephen A. Coffey.

Secretary, Philip McNeills.

The class later obtained the Freshman caps
and issued them to the new class. They are of
a very attractive design and present a pleasing
appearance to them while being worn by the
Freshies. The class gave its co-operation in
the annual Hobble-Gobble with great enthus-
iasm.

CAMPUS LIGHTS

During the last school year it was impossible
to tell whether the students returning to their
rooms after permission were violating the
Eighteenth Amendment or whether they were
merely grouping their way in the dark. To
remedy this, new lights have been installed on
the campus, which not only aid the late arrivals
but also present a pleasing spectacle when
illuminated. Watch out, fellows, there is no
reason why vou cannot walk straight now.

REC. ROOM

The entire student body is looking forward
to the re-opening of the recreation room. The
room is now undergoing extensive repairs and
will be ready for occupancy in about two
weeks. The Messrs Cronin and Blanchfield are
to assume management, and under their capable
guidance the students will be assured a room
in which they will happily spend many leisure
hours.

CRATTY

The Colby College Notes in the Portland
(Me.) Herald contained an article of interest
of a former student here. It reads, "Bernard
Cratty is fast rounding into excellent shape
and by all appearance should pla.y a great game
against the Providence Bear Saturday. He is
one of the most aggressive centers in the state
and his appearance in the line Avill surely in-
fuse fight into the team." Cratty was one of
the chosen few to obtain the Varsity ''V" on

last year's squad. To him the "Villanovan'
extends congratulation on his success.

The Junior class has chosen for its officers
for the year the following members:

President, Wm. J. O'Donnell.

Vice President, J. T. Jorden.

Secretary, J. B. McLaren.

Treasurer, J. B. Dempsey.

The class is noAv making plans for a dance
to be held in the near future. According to
custom designs for class rings were submitted
and a committee appoijited to look after that
matter.

BELLE-AIR BALL

On November 28, tlie Belle-Aire Ball will be
held in Alumni Hall. The event will be charac-
teri:ied by all that is socially desirable. The
Seniors who are responsible for the aft'air have
promised that tliis festivitiy wiiich will be in
the nature of a dinner-dance, shall prove to be
the foundation of a movement that will be car-
ried on by every other senior class in years to
come. It is their hope that the event in future
years shall be the means of bringing together
the Alumni and students and aid in developing
a fraternal spirit between them. v

DELTA PI EPSILON FRATERNITY

The first meeting of the Delta Pi Epsilon
Fraternity was held on the first Monday of
October.

The meeting was called primarily for the
election of oft'icers for the coming year. Jo-
seph Kenny presided as temporary chairman.

The result of the election was as follows:

President, Dennis A. O'Neill, '24.

Vice-President, Joseph F. Kenny, '25.

Treasurer, Thomas J. McLoughlin, '25.

Secretary, William S. Henry, '25.

Sergeant-at-Arms, John B. Sayres, '25.

An amendment to the Constitution was
passed which was that each Charter Member
may admit one new member. A committee was
also appointed to make arrangements for the
initiation of new members.

The Delta Pi Epsilon lias various plans afoot
for the coming year. Many social events of im-
portance have been planned, and considering

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the vim and enthusiasm with whicli the frater-
nity carried off the events of last year, the suc-
cess of these plans seems assured. Among nu-
merous other things a dance is being contem-
plated for the benefit of the Athletic Associa-
tion.

^^ W the basketball season so close at
hand the members of the Fraternity are na-
turally reminded of the Inter-fraternity basket-
ball league. The splendid showing made by the
Delta Pi Epsilon team of last year is well
known to the student body. This year, how-
ever, that record will be shattered and an oven
better one will replace it.

In scholastic and athletic aft'airs the Delta
Pi Epsilon is well represented, fifteen mem-
bers of this Frat being members of the varsity
football squad. Six out of nine men on last
year's varsity basketball squad were members
of the Delta Pi Epsilon.

On the whole, the outlook for the coming
year is a very satisfying one and all are striving
to do their utmost to make it a banner j^ear.
For by upholding the Fraternity the school is
consequently upheld, and a good Frat can do
more to bring the school before the public than
any other organization.

THE graduates of Villanova College,
members of the Alumni, seem to be
busied too much with their affairs at
their homes and offices to the total
neglect of letting their brother alumni
know of their whereabouts and successes.

It probably does not appeal to some of the
alumni that their former school chums are in-
terested in them, more so than they were in
their college days and note with intense inter-
est any report which may appear in this
medium concerning them. Others might intend
to send a note to this department regarding
themselves or others of the alumni, but always
"put it off" till some other time and the con-
sequence is that they fail to send a single word
to the Alumni Department of the Villanovan.

Villanova numbers among her graduates
many successful and prominent men, and it is
the regret of the Editor of the Alumni Depart-
ment that its graduates do not keep in touch
with former classmates and school chums
through this medium set aside for their use.

We earnestly solicit and will appreciate cor-
respondence from every alumnus.

Rev. George A. O'Meara, former vice-presi-
dent of Villanova College, is now headmaster
of the Preparatory School at Malvern, Pa.

Paul Stokes, ex- '23, and John A. Quinn, ex-
'24 have entered St. Bonaventure 's College.

Charles P. Gaffney, ex- '24, has accepted a
position with a construction company, which is
erecting one of the largest power plants in the
countr}', at Foxburg, Pa.

Francis Duggan, ex '23, is an assistant en-
gineer for the Turner Construction Company
at Lawrence, Mass.

Michael Murphy,
Medical School.

'22, has entered Tuft's

Robert M. Evans, ex '24, has entered Boston
College where he intends finishing his college
course. We expect to see "Bob" as editor of
the "Stylus" before he receives his baccalaure-
ate degree. ,"-;-■■;■■.;;■■;■-''■/,.:■

John and Edward McDonald, '22, have en-

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tered Joffcrson Medical Collejye. We are cer-
tain that their exceptional adaptability to
study will earn honors for them at "Jeff", as
it has at Villanova.

Rev. C M. Driscoll, Assistant Generar of
the Order, sailed for Rome on September 19th.

Much publicity has been given Fr. O'Reilly,
pastor of St. Mary's Church, Lawrence, Mass.,
by the Lawrence newspapers. AVe wish to con-
gratulate Fr. O'Reilly on his successful career
as a priest of the Order.

ORDINATION

Rev. Caleb J. Vaughan, ex '19, was ordained
to the ])riestho()d on Juiu^ 10th, last, in the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception a,t
Albany, N. Y., bv the Rt. Rev. Edmund F. Gib-
])ons, b. D.

Fr. Vaug'han celebrated his first Solemn
Mass on the following day at St. Michael's
(^hurch in Troy.

After leaving Villanova, Fr. Vaughan enter-
ed the seminary at Niag'ara Universit}'. He is
now stationed as curate at St. Anthony's
Church in Albany.

To the newly ordained priest, the Villa-
novan extends its hearty "ad Multos Annos,
ad majorem Dei gloriam."
: Roy Bowman, of Lawrence, Mass., who was
a sergeant in the Villanova S. A. T. C. unit, has
been elected captain of this year's football
team at Niagara University. It will be remem-
bered that Roy played as quarterback on the
Blue and White eleven in 1918.

Georg'e E. Clatfev, ex '21, is now a member
of the firm of Claffe'y & Claffey, Brokers, with
offices in New York and Washing-ton. \

Edward A. McKenna, ex '23, is now a
student at St. Bonaventure's College.

John J. Hans, '19, and James E. King, '19,
will be ordained at St. Bonaventure's Seminary
this year.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Villanovan extends its congratulations
to Wm. A. Strauch, '15, on his admission to the
Bar of the District of Columbia. Mr. Strauch
has opened an office in Washington for the
])ractice of the laAV of patents, trade-marks,
copyrights and unfair competition.

The report has been bruited about these

precincts that ground shall be soon broken for
a new Dormitory Building'. We don't like to
kill a good story, so we Avill tell another. Some
years ag'o, during' the latter part of May, two
highly respected members of our Faculty were
most carefully measuring distances on the site
of the Old Barn. A youngster, who had been
at Villanova but a short time, was a deeply
interested spectator. Unable to restrain his
curiosity any longer, he finall}' asked, "What's
the idea ? " "The new Gym, ' ' was the answer.
Breathless, he sought his older companions to
break the glad news. "Say, fellows, Ave 're going
1() have a new G^'m." "How^'^a get that way?"
Avas the cruel retort. "Why, a Professor just
told me; they're doAvn there noAV measuring it."
"Oh don't mind that, they do that every May
to fool us into coming back."
'/The "Coop" is no more. Most inelegant
language, to be sure, but to the boy of twenty
years ago and to the boy of 1920, that is just
Avhat it Avas, the "Coop." No more shall the
Solitary Sentinel some-times, on busy nights;
there Avere three or four patrol his lonely beat;
no more shall the silence of the night be pierced
by raucous shouts; no more shall students.
])articular]y the ncAv ones, learn that even the
most stolid and staid beds could not be trusted:
no more shall inanimate objects suddenly ac-
quire the poAver to fly. Oh, hoAV the mighty
have fallen. What Avas once the habitat of the
Wildest, noAV shelters harmless Guinea pigs and
homeless cats. The Dormitory, alias "Coop",
has become the Biogolical Laboratorj'.

O ■''■■:

THE FRESHMEN ENTERTAINMENT

On Wednesday evening, Oct. 11th, the
Freshman Class of 1926, held its first entertain-
ment of the year.

A fine program Avas arranged in Avhich the
Freshmen uncovered some high class talent.
THE PROGRAM

Clog Dance McHenry Bros.

Piano Selection Ken Cooke

The Kid's Last Fight Sam Bond

Song Quinn and Boland

A Couple of Dark Ones Hogan and Fay

Violin Selection Kist Thum

Reginald and Percy McHugh and McGuinn

x\t 7.45 p. m. the orchestra started the pro-
gram by playing a fcAV selections Avhich Avere
appreciated by the audience. Promptly at 8
P. M. the curtain Avas raised and the McHenry
Bros. eiit<'rtained Avith a ]U)velty clog dance
and song. Next in order came Ken Cooke, the
"PaderAviski" of the Freshman Class, AA'ho
rendered a fcAV piano selections. After this

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Sam Bond gave a recitation, entitled, ''The
Kid's Last Fig'ht." The next nnmber was a
song by Mr. Boland, accompanied by Mr.
Quinn. Then came Hogan and Fay, giving the
audience many a laugh with their "Darky"
performance. Kist Thum, "Kreisler's nearest
rival," held the audience spell-bound with his
selections on the violin. The biggest hit of tho
evening came in the final inimber of the pro-
gram, when McHugh and McGuinn appeared
as Reginald and Percy. They very nearly caused
Ihe whole audience to go into hysterics with
their comic songs and dances. Father Driscoll
was then called upon to give a few remarks,
which he did in his usual splendid maimer. He
ventured to say the performance was one of the
very best ever given b}' a Freshman class at
Villanova College.

The entertainment as a whole was a splen-
did success considering that the arrangements
Avere completed in less than a week's tim(!.
Much credit must be given to the members of
the entertainment committee, who so ably pei*-
formed their task. Stage manager, Joe Mc-
Guinn, and musical director Kist Thum are
deserving of special mention.

''!&^^

AN article appeared in one of the lead-
ing Philadelphia papers recently which
was of interest to a good many Villa-
nova students. This article conveyed
to the people the fact that students
from the University of Michigan Avere deter-
mined to walk to Columbus, nearly 200 miles
aAvay, to see a football game. Villanova spirit
and nerve will go our friends from Michigan
one better. Over forty students attended the
Holy Cross game at Worcester, nearly 850 miles
away, and in limited time at that. The trips
Avere made in a period of four days, many leav-
ing for their destination Thursday and arriv-
ing late Sunday' night or early Monday morn-
ing. The trip was made for the greater part
by obtaining rides from passing automobiles or
trucks. The boys praised the Avillingness of the
drivers on the way. Through this column
they Avish to express their thanks to the Holy
Cross executives and students in the treatment
ihey received. It Avas duly appreciated and
students from the up-country institution may
be assured of a Avelcome at Y. N.

LAMBA KAPPA DELTA

The first regnlai* meeting of the ]jand)a
Kap])a Delta (Pre-medical) fraternity Avas
held at the beginning of the school year and the
folloAving officers Avere elected:

President, Joseph Gallagher, '25.

Vice President, Eugene Kenendy, '25.

Secretary, Philip McNeils, '25.
: Treasurer, Hugh McFadden, '25.
, Serg. at Arms, Thomas Lynch, '25.

OAving to the unusually large Freshman
class the candidates Avere voted upon and in-
stalled in a later meeting. The initiation was
one of the most successful ever held and a large
class of candidates received the fraternal de-
grees Avith much violence. The initiation com-
mittee, Ave understand, Avas in charge of Dick
O'Brien, '24, and Avhenever Dick performs any-
thing we knoAV that it is bound to be merry.
After much abuse and displeasure the candi-
dates were banqueted and fully admitted to
the circle of LK D.

Tiie fraternity has placed a football team
upon the campus under the direction of Fr.
Donovan, 0. S. A. Their ability has not as yet
been determined but they have informed us
that the team is Avilling to play any class,
fraternity of club team on the campus regard-
less of size. Sounds Avell, doesn't it? Hugh
McFadden, '25, has been appointed manager
and is Avilling to arrange games at any time.

^ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

At the first regular meeting of Villanova
Council, No. 2288, the folloAving officers were
installed for the year :

Grand Knight, MatthcAV Lynch, '23.

Dept. Grand Knight, Harold Blanchfield, '23

Chancellor, Rev. G. A. O'Mara, 0. S. A.

Recorder, Philip Holland, '25.

Financial Sec'y, Walter Riordan, '24.

Treasurer, Charles Laughlin, '23.

Chaplain, F. A. Driscoll, O. S. A.

Advocate, Gerald Mumford, '23.

Warden, C. Joseph McNally, '23. :::

Inside Guard, John Dora, '25.

Outside Guard,Wm. Polaski, '24. - ;

Trustee, James Fitzgerald, '12.

After a fcAA Avords from the retiring Grand
Knight, Prof. Chas. McGeehan, Mr. Lynch Avas
installed. Prof. McGeehan emphasized the need
of a better spirit behind the Council here, point-
ing out the fact of its remarkable growth. He
asked that each man bring into the order one
candidate and still retain the slogan of "Every
Villanova man a Knight. ' ' Recalling the grand
ball of last Avinter he maintained that the
Knights Avere the greatest boosters of the social
spirit of \'illanova. ^

The Council inclndes among its many plans
a drive for new menibers, and a minstrel shoAV
to be presented in the college auditorium on
November 20. : *

THE VILLANOVAN

H. y. McGeelian has been appointed Ath-
letic Director and the Council has already
started organizing a basketball team to repre-
sent it in the tri-council league of Philadelphia.

FACULTY CHANGES ^

On our return to school at the opening of
the college year we noted with regret the
absence of two familiar faces : Fr, 'Meara and
Vr. Martel. Fr. 'Meara, Vice President, and
Professor of English Language and Literature
iiad been transferred to Malvern to help in the
pioneer Avork of founding the new preparatory
school. Fr. Martel, assistant professor of
Chemestry, had been transferred to Santa
Diego, Calif., to engage in a like work. Fr.
'Meara will always be remembered for his
unremitting and diligent zeal for all things
^'illanovan and for the kindly interest and
Fatherly care for all those who came under
his charge. With the transfer of Fr. Martel
Villanova loses not only an efficient teacher
but one of its most interested friends. To
both Fr. 'Meara and Fr. Martel the Villa-
iiovan, while expressing regret at their change,
extends to them its most hearty wishes for
success in their new field of endeavor.

Mingled with regret at the loss of Fr.
'Meara and Fr. Martel came a pleasure of
seeing once more in our midst the Rev. John P.
Maguire transferred to Villanova from St.
Augustine's College, Havana, Cuba. Fr. Ma-
guire will be remembered by the old boys from
his days as Prefect in the College. His experi-
ence and his intimate knowledge of college
men and college life well fit him for his new
duties as Vice-President. The Villanovan ex-
tends to him its heartiest congratulations.

The Villanovan notes with pleasure the
transfer of Fr. Donovan to the faculty of Villa-
Jiova.

The Villanovan extends its best wishes also
to the following Augustinians who have been
transferred to other fields of labor:

Fr. Sylvester Martin to St. Rita's College
High School, Chicago, 111.

Fr. Francis Casey to St. Augustine's Col-
lege, Havana, Cuba.

Fr. Joseph Heney to St. Augustine's Col-
lege, Havana, Cuba.

Fr. William Sheedy to St. Nicholas' Pre-
paratory Seminary, Staten Island, New York.

Fr. Francis O 'Bryan to St. Nicholas' Pre-
paratory Seminary, Staten Island, New York.

f J. I CTIVITIES of an athletic nature seem
I >tV I to be keeping apace with the general
l ^^ ^l trend of progressiveness shown around
I8IKS1 Villanova this academic year. When
^^^^ the students of the school returned to
their favorite haunts this year, a rare and un-
common spectacle greeted them. Every after-
noon for three weeks prior to the opening of
the school year, about sixty candidates could
be seen on the campus striving for places on the
varsity football team.

During the summer months the officials of
our institution, realizing the value received
from athletic teams, extended every effort to

G.rM.

raise Villanova where she rightfully belongs
in the collegiate realm of sports.

Allie Miller, a former Penn captain and a
football strategist of the first water, who coach-
ed the Blue and White squad last year with
much success, was re-engaged with Lou Little,
another Penn luminary, and Ed McGrady, a
member of the Villanova varsity of other
years, as assistants.

The caliber of the coaching staff' this year
speaks volumes for the efforts of the college of-
ficials to raise Villanova to greater peaks in
college sports.

The schedule as compiled by Manager Mc-

THE VILLANOVAN

Capt. "Bill" Croiiin

liityre is one ol tlie stro]i<>'('st attem])ted l)y n
Blue and White squad in inauy years. The
one outstanding feature of tlie sehedule, as ar-
ranged, is the re-appearance of Holy (^ross on
the list after an absence of nearly twenty
years.

Boston College, ajiotlier Catholic college
rival, who gained much success in the gridiron
world, also appears on the schedule. In addi-
tion to their efforts of raising Villanova ath-
letic teams the officials have gone a step
farther; for the first time in the history of the
school four games are carded for the home
campus. It is the intention of the officials to
develop the A^illanova campus as a home
grounds in order to give the students and the
many friends of the team an opportunity of see-
ing the team in action. Heretofore games
were scheduled for away from home, with the
result that any students who wished to see the
team in battle had to tak(! long trips, which
necessitated a huge outlay of moiu'y.

William P. Croiiin, callable quarterback of
the team, is this year's captain. The schedule

as arranged l)y Manager Mclntyre is as fol-
lows :

Sept. ;U) — Univ. of West Maryland at home.
Oct. 7 — Third Army Corps at home.
Oct. 14— Holy Cross at Worcester, Mass.
' ■ Oct. 21 -Catiiolic U. at home.

Oct. 28— Gettysburg at York, Pa.

Nov. 4— Boston College at Boston, Mass.

Nov. 11 — Muhlenberg at Allentown.

Nov. 18— Mt. St. Mary's at Emmitsburg, Md.

Nov. 25 — I)u(iuesne at home.
In order to have wiiuiing athletic teams,
the hearty co-operation of the students and
alumni is absolutely necessary, for without that
moral support, that is essential to college ath-
letic teams, the squads of Villanova cannot
hope for success. The officials of the school
are doing their utmost in raising Villanova to
her rightful position in the collegiate athletic
world. Lets get together, talk athletics, do
everything humanely possible in helping the
team along to success. Lend your moral sup-
port. If the team happens to lose a game or
two, give them the same glad hand and show
the same interest as if it had defeated the best
in the country. Anyone can be with a winner
but it takes a mighty good man to fight
with his back against the wall. It will be a
long and hard road along to success, but it
can be reached. We are out to place Villa-
nova in the athletic sun. Let's go.

Villanova 15, West. Maryland 0.

Villanova opened the 1922 football sea-
son rather auspiciously on Sept. 30, when the
strong University of Western Maryland was
crushed by the Blue and White squad by a 15
to score.

The game was very slow and at no time did
our gridmen measure up to the form they
showed in practice. The interference for both
teams was extremely poor, but thanks to the
strong defense made by Pickett, Greely and
Cunjak on the line for the Blue and White, the
Marylanders were unable to score.

Neither team scored in the first quarter
and both sides were content to punt throughout
the entire period of play.

The first score of the game was made at the
end of the second quarter, when Sirdevan boot-
ed a drop kick from the 30-yard line.

Longua kicked off after Sirdevan 's drop
kick and the Blue and White carried the ball
through to the 10-yard line after O'Brien had
recovered a fumble. Then O'Brien took it over,
receiving a forward from Sirdevan. Sirdevan
failed in the try for the extra point.

From tlie third (luarter to the end our

THE VILLANOVAN

II. \'. M('(l(M'li;iii luis been n|')|)(>iiit('(i Alli-
jclic Dircclor iiiid llic Council luis alrcfidy
stMi'tcd ()r^<iiiiziii<:' a l)Hskt'tl)Mll tcciin to rc^prc-
sciil it ill llic t i'i-(M)uiicil l('a<zu(' of IMiihulclpliia.

FACULTY CHANGES

On (»iir rcluni lo scIkioI al llic ()p('iiiii<i of
the college year \V(> noted with i'('<zr('t llic
alisciicc of 1 wo familiar faces : Fr. O'Aleara and
Vv. Mai'lei. Fr. O'Mcara. \'icc Pi-esideiit, and
Professor of Fiij^lisli Laniiuaji'c and Litcraliifc
had hecii t ransfei'red to Malvei'ii to licl]) in llic
pioncci' work of foimdiii>i' the new pi-eparatory
school. Fv. Mai'tel. assistant pi'ofessor of
(*lieinestr\'. had heeii 1 ransforred lo Santa
Die^'o. Calif., to eii,ua«z(' in a like work. I^'r.
O'Meara will always he i-ciiieinhci-ed for his
iiiirei!iittin<i' and dili<:<'iit /eal for all things
A'illanovan ainl for the kindly interest and
Fatherly care for all those who came under
his charge. With the transfer of Vv. .Martel
\'illaiiova loses not only an efficient teacher
hut one of its most interested friends. To
hoth Fr. O'Meara and Fr. Martel the X'illa-
iiovaii, while expressino' i-('<>'re1 at their chanjic.
extends to them its most hearty wishes for
success in their new field of endeavoi-.

Minjiled with regret at the loss of Fr.
O'Meai'a and 1^'r. Martel came a pleasure of
seeing' once moi-e in oiir midst tlie Rev. fJohn P.
Mauuire t raiisferi'ed to \'ilIanova from St.;
Augustine's ('olle;i'e. Havana, Cuba. Fr. Ma-
•iuire will be i-emembered by the old boys from
his (lays as Prefect in the CoUe^'e. His experi-
ence and his intimate knowled^'e of college
men and colleo'c life well fit him for liis new
duties as \'ice-Presi(b'ii1 . 'flic \'illaiiovaii ex-
tends to him its heartiest congratulations.
iTiie A'illanovan notes with pleasure tlio
transfer of Fr. Donovan to the faculty of N'illa-
novri.

The \'illaiiovaii extends its best wishes ^dso
to the following August iniaiis who have been
transferred to other fields of labor: l! ' ;>

Fi-. Sylvester Mai'tin to St. Rita's College
High School, Chicago, III.

Fi-. Francis Casey to St. Augustine's Col-
lege, Havana. ( 'uba.

Fr. -Joseph Ileiiey to St. Augustine's Col-
lege, lla\'aiia. Cuba.

Fr. William Sheedy to St. Nicholas' Pre-
paratory Seminary. Stateii Island, New ^'()rk.

Fr. Francis 0"P>ryaii to St. Xicholas' Pre-
|)arator\- Seminarv, Staten Island, New Vork.

ttttatMtttMtatmtftir G.rtA,

CT1'\ ITIFS of an athletic nature seem
to be keeping apace with the general
trend of pi'ogres^iveiiess shown around
\'illaiiova this academic year. When
the students of the school returned to
their favorite haiuits this yeai'. a rare and un
coinmoii spectacle greeted them. Every after-
noon for th.ree \\e(d<s prior to the o|)eiiiiig ol
the school .vcar.'aliout sixty candidates eouhl
be seen on the cam|)us striving for places on the
varsitx' football team.

During the summer months the officials ol
(inr iiist it lit loll, realizing the \-alne receixcd
rroiii atllletic teams. eXt<'llded e\'er\- el'l'(Ul tit

raise \illaiiova where she rigbtfidly Ixdougs
ill the collegiate realm of sports.

Allie Miller, a foi'mer Pcmiu captain and a
football strategist of the first water, who coach-
ed the P.lue and White scpiad last year with
iiiucli success, was I'e-engagt'd \vith Lou Little,
iiiiotlier Peiiii luminary, and Ed Mc(irady, a
member of the N'illanova varsity of other
years, as assistants.

'["he calilier of the coaching staff this year
speaks volumes for the efforts of the college of-
(ieials to raise \'illanova to greater peaks in

col lege sp(»rt s. • ■

The schedule as compiled b_\ Manager Mc-

T HE V IZLA^N

2!K

(";i|)1

;ill " ( 'roiiiii

llltvrc is one ot" llic si 1'u||Hi's1 ;it I I'lii |»1 (m1 lt\ ;i

l)lii(' <iii(l Willie s(|ii;i(l ill iiiiiiiN ycjirs. The
line oiltsliilldillL;' t'cjiliirc o|' the srlicdllli', ;is ;ir
I'iiii^'cd. is tile I'c-ii ppcni'ii iii-i' uf lldly ('niss on
llir list Jiflrr Jill iihsciiiT < 1 1' iicjirly Iwciily
yciirs.

IJostoii ('i)M('!^'i', jiii'iihcr ('jiIImiMc ('((IhM^^'i.
i'i\'<il. wild i^'jiiiird iiiiich success in the urid i I'fUi
woi'id, also appears on the sclie(|iile. In addi-
tion to tlieif effoi-ts oi' raisin^' \'illano\a atli
lolie teams the oiTicials liaxc '_;'oiie a step
fartliei': for the iirst liiiii' in the iiisiory o|' tlie
scliool foil!' Li'aiiies are cardeil I'm' the lioiiie
ennipiis. il is the iiileiition of the otTieials to
develop the \'illaiio\a eaiiipiis as a home
.LiToiimls ill or(h'r to uixe llie students and the
many friends of ihc team an opportunity of see-
iii^i' tile team in action, lleret(dore i;'ames
were scheduled I'or away from home, with the
result that any students who wished to mm' the
team in hattle had lo lake joinj.' trips, which
necessitated a (1111:1' oiiljay of money,

\\'illi;im I*, ('roiiin. capaldi' ipia rl erlia(d< ol'
the team, is this year's i-aptaiii. The schedule

as iirraii^icd by AlaiiaiicrMelniyre is as t'ol-

dows :

: Sept. .'lO I 'ni\-. of West .Maryland at li.oiiit'..
:■-: .( )(d. 7 -Third Army Corps at li()ine.;' ;-;;■;;:'

:- T)ci. M llol> Cross at Worcester. Mass:,
Oct. '1\ ( 'atliolie I". a1 home.

:- Oct. 2S CettysJMir^ at York, Pa. '' '^^^y

; .\'o\'. 4 IJostoii ('oIIcl;!' at I)Ostoii. .Mass. ; ■
.\o\'. 11 .M nil lenlier"' ;it Alleiitown.
.Xmv. is .Mi. St. .Mary's at JMiimitsluiro. .Md,
."\'()\'. 2.") I )uipiesiie at home.
ill order to liax'e winiiiii^- athletic teams,
the hearty co-operal i(ui (d' the stiidentv and
aliiiiiiii is al>s(dntely iiecessar\'. for without that
iii'M'ai support, that is essential lo colleo'e ath-
letic teams, the sipiads (d' \'illano\'a caiinot
hope i'oi- success. 'Idle (d"fi(dals of tile scdiool
ire doinj.;' their utmost in raisin^' \'illaiio\'a to
her rightful position in the co||e<^iale athletic
W'M'Id. Lets ;.:'e1 too-ether. talk athletics, do
e\ei'yt liiii^' hiiiiiauely possilile ill lielpiuii' the
team aloijn- to success. Lend your moral sup-
port. If the ti'am happens to lose a tiaiiie or
twd. L;i\-e them the same ulad hand and show-
Hie same iiitei'est as if it had (hd'ealed the best
ill the country. Anyone can lie wdtli a winner
I'lit it takes a mi.u'hty u'ood man to fiu'lit
\\itli his lia(d< auaiiisl the wall. Il will he a
loiiH' and hard road aloii^ to success. Iiiit it
can he reaidied. We are (Uit to place \'illa-

-i!o\-a in 1 he at lilei ic sun. Let 's i^'o.

Villanova 15, West, Maryland 0.

N"illaiio\a o|)eiied the IIU'l' foothall sea-
son rather auspiciously on Sept. :;(). when the
siroiin- riii\-ersity of Western .\lar\laiid was
erushed liy the Kliie and White s(|uad liy a l")
to (I score.

The jiaiiie was \i^vy slow and al no time did
our iia'idmen measure up to the form they
showed in practi<M', The interference for liotli
'cams was extremely poor, hut thanks t(» the
strojiv' defense made liy l'i(d<elt. (ireely and
< 'uii.jak on the line for the idiie and Wdiite. the
Ala ry la iiders were uiiahle to score.

Neither team scored in the first (piarter
and lioth sides were content to punt t h roiiLi'lnmt
t he cut ire period of play.

I he (irsi score of the e-;i|||,. \v;is made at the
<'iid of the second (piarier, when Sirde\-aii hoot-
ed a drop ki(d\ fnuii t he oO yard line.

LoiiLiiia ki(d\ed ot'f after Sirdevaii's drop
l<iek and the I'.liie and Wdiite carried the iiall
llii'oii,L!-li to the lO-yard line aftiT O'Krien had
i'''eo\-ered a fiimhle. Then O'ISrii'ii took it o\-er.
receiving' a I'orward frinii Sirde\-aii. Sirdevan
failed ill t III' t v\ for t he e\t ra point ,

l''i'oiii Ihe third (piarter to the end our

THE VILLANOVAN

boys lagg-ed in the game and were threatened
by Western Maryland. At the third quarter
('oach Miller sent in McLaren, the Blue and
White regular fullback, who repeatedly tore
through Maryland for big gains.

Villanova West. Mai-yland

Longua .....left end Groton

Cunjak left tackle Flanagan

Pickett Heft guard Williams

McClernan center Robey

Sayres right tackle Long

Greeley right guard .'. Hafer

Watson right end Duncan

Cronin quarterback Grimm

O'Brien left halfback Davis

Elanchfield right halfback Kinsey

Sirdevan .................. fullback Stanley

- VUlan^ 0, Army Corps :

Playing in a continual downpour of rain
the Villanova gridders held the strong eleven
representing the Third Army Corps to a score-
less deadlock on Oct. 7, on the grassy carpets
of the home campus.

There were barely 500 spectators on hand
to see the gritty Blue and White eleven re-
peatedly tear huge gaps through the heavy
Army line only to lose the pigskin by fumbles
when the uprights were near.

■'Villanova won the toss and chose to kick
to Soldiers. Daley made a beautiful kick to
the Army 10-yard line where Hammer caught
the ball and was downed by Brick Dora. All
through the first quarter the ball was kept in
raidfield due to a f)unting duel between both
teams.

Wheii the whistle blew for the second quar-
ter, Villanova started a drive and saved four
successive first downs. McLaren brought the
ball down to the 10-yard line and a touchdown
seemed certain, but Villanova fumbled. Know-
Ian punted out of danger.

In the final minutes of this quarter Villa-
nova threatened again, but the whistle ended
their march.

Greene kicked off for the Army men at the
start of the third quarter. Daley ran back
20 yards.

Villanova lost the ball on a fumble in the
first play and it was at this point that the
soldiers gained their only first down in the
entire game. Hammer, the Army fullback,
faked a kick and tore through Villanova 's line
for a 12-yard gain.

Vhw to injnries Captain C^rojiin and the two
regular tackles, Cunjak and Kreig, were absent
from the lineup. Johnny Connolly was elected
to call signals in Cronin 's place and not only

did he lead the team well but his playing was

splendid.

Villanova Third Army Ci'ops

Longua .................... left end Lindeman

Sayres left tackle Crane

Bachman left guard Sullivan

McClernan center Greene

Greeley right guard Samford

Pickett right tackle Daly

Dora right end Mayo

Connolly quarterback .............. Knowlan

Daley left halfback Erdmann

O'Brien right halfback ....Lawrence

McLaren fullback ............ Hammer

: Holy Cross 14, Villanova >

For the first time in twenty years the Villa-
nova team battled the Holy Cross College
scpiad on the gridiron. The game was played
in Worcester, Mass., on October 14, and was
witnessed hy a huge crowd of Villanova fol-
lowers. After a hard-fought battle the Blue
and White squad was on the short end of a 14
to score.

Villanova outplayed her opponents in every
departm(;nt of the game, and both touchdowns
scored by the aliens had the taint of luek writ-
ten over them.

From the time Longua kicked off to the
Holy Cross team until the end of the fourth
quarter, Villanova backfield could not be stop-
ped, and its line was impregnable. Holy Cross
was reported to have a crippled team, but every
available man, including the stars, Simendin-
ger, Riopel and Cowlej^ among them, were
used to stall off the onrush of the husky Villa-
novans. There were no individual stars on the
Blue and White team, but all played exception-
ally well, McLaren, however, stood out a little
above the rest, as his playing was stellar both
on the defensive and offensive.

Bachman, who has been coming right along
as a splendid player, played an exceptionally
good game. Holy Cross scored the first touch-
down when they faked a kick and caught the
Villanovans oft' their guard. Instead of a
kick, Broussard threw a long forward pass on
which Young made a spectacular catch of and
ran thirty yards for a touchdown.

If the Blue and White boys had been alert
the Purple team would never have scored its
first touchdown.

Holy Cross Villanova

Golembriski left end Longua

McGrath left tackle Sayres

Donovan left guard Bachman

Sealey center ...McClernan

Coouey right guard Greeley

Ray right tackle Pickett

Young right end Dora

THE VILLANOVAN

McMahon ................ quarterback Cronin

Broussard left halfback O'Brien

Glennon right halfback Sirdeven

Crowley ......,, fullback McLaren

,.' , O —•,■;:.■■:■.■.

Villanova 14, Catholic U. 6. -

Before the largest crowd that ever attended
a gridiron contest on the Villanova campus,
the Blue and White eleven had no trouble iu
disposing of the Catholic University band of
doughty gridders, the final score standing 14
to 6. ;:;:;/v:/:\: ;;;;_/. /■.v;.:'-,.^;,,::

The Blue and White set off at a fast clip,
and after seven tries took the ball over for the
first touchdown, McLaren carrying the pigskin
across. Daley made a beautiful kick in the try
for the extra point, and thus before the game
was in progress five minutes, Villanova had
scored a touchdown over the Washington team.

Villanova kicked off to Catholic University,
Longua sending the ball nearly 60 yards,
where Lynch, the gritty little end, ran the ball
back to the 5-yard line. But Catholic Univer-
sit3' punted, and the ball was again in the Blue
and White's possession on the Catholic 30-yard
line. Villanova ran the ball back for three first
downs, only to lose the ball on downs.

Catholic University, during this quarter,
tried to buck the strong Blue and White line,
but it was impregnable. For the entire first
period and half of the second the Washington
team did not gain once on Villanova. Kreig,
Bachman and Youngfliesh repeatedly threw the
Catholic University attacking poM^ers for big
losses.

Tn the second period, with but a few minutes
to play, Villanova fumbled, and Mays, the
husky Catholic University guard, scooped up
and ran 55 j'ards for a touchdown. Lynch
missed the drop-kick for an extra point.

In the second half Catholic University gave
up trying to break through Villanova 's line,
and endeavored to score again on the Blue and
White by means of an aerial attack. Catching
Villanova off its guard, the Washington team
nearly scored again, but a brilliant tackle by
Pickett brought down Lj'nch, who was on his
way for another touchdown.

Catholic University was stopped, however,
and Villanova in the possession of the ball, took
it over for another touchdown.

Villanova

Cunjak

Kreig

Greeley

Young .,

Bachman ....

Pickett

Dora

Daley

Longua

Connolly .....
McLaren ;.:.

Catholic U.

......left end Moore

... left tackle Whalen

.... left guard Mays

center Eberts

... right guard Tobin

.. right tackle Ford

right end Lynch (Capt)

quarterback Brennan

.. left halfback Denaul

..right halfback .......Riell

....... fullback Neal

-0-

CJettysburg 15, Villanova 7

Villanova travelled to York, Pa.,, on October
28, to battle the Gettysburg College eleven and
was vanquished by a 15 to 7 score.^^^. ■: - ^ ;

Gettysburg started the second team, but
was forced to substitute the entire varsity
squad before three minutes of play was up in
the first quarter, as Villanova would have
walked through the reserves. .

From the time that the varsity was put in
until the end of the game it was a fierce strug-
gle, neither side showing any better than the
other. Every point made in the game was the
result of a good break. With the ball on Villa-
nova's twenty yard line in the final minutes of
the first quarter. Smith tried a drop kick
which was blocked and bounded over the goal
line. The result was the first score of the game,
two points for Gettysburg.

A'illanova attempted a forward pass in the
second quarter, with the ball on Gettysburg's
forty-five-yard line, Emanuel intercepted and
carried the ball to A'^illanova's 20-yard line,
where a freak forward to "anybody" was
caught by Stauffer and carried over. Villa-
nova scored in the third quarter when Sayres
and Kreig blocked a kick and Dora picked it
up, running twenty-five yards for a touchdown.
Daley kicked a nice drop kick for the extra
point. ■• ''■■■-„\

With a minute to play in the final period,
Fawler intercepted a forward and scored a
touchdown after running the ball thirty-five
yards. Smith was successful in the try for the
extra point.

Villanova

Dora left end

Kreig : left tackle ...

Sayres left guard ..

McClernan center

Cunjak right guard ...

Pickett right tackle

Dora right end ....

Connolly quarterback ..

Sirdevan left halfback

O'Brien right halfback

McLaren fullback ...

Gettysburg:

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THE VILLANOVAN

THIS is one subject with which we are
on most intimate terms. It is in fact
the constant and unceasing companion
of our minds. Wherever we go,
whether tramping in the rolling coun-
try, visithig ' ' The City of Brotherly Love, ' ' or
wandering about the town of Bryn Mawr, the
same thought accompanies us. Neither the bait
of nature, lier imitation rainbows in arboreal
haunts, nor the lure of Philadelphia, her ever
present historic spots nor even the inspiration
of the line "To Bryn Mawr for your pretty
girls," could coax our brain to harbor strange
thoughts.

You, gentle reader, no doubt, after persuing
this apparently self-laudatory introduction are
looking forward to the enjoyment of the happy
emanations of some zealous, young litteratuers.
But be not mistaken. It is not of the working,
but rather of the conditions of the literati to
which we refer. Exchange, former money,
past cash, while not the interchange of cold,
hard cash, will be to us the currency of litera-
ture. But in the case of cold cash, that will
pass quickly through our hands, but the liter-
ary coinage will never pass from our hands.
The bounties of literature once possessed, are
never extricated from our minds. From the
time we grasp them, they are ours from thence
onward.

Alas we are tyros in this great field of litera-
ture. But shall we remain tyros ? How can we
unravel the great secrets of this wonderful art ?
Honest and upright criticisms seems to us, the
paramount key in solving these great myster-
ies. As in every walk of life, or on the foot-
ball field, deep down in our hearts, we only
wish we could hear the comments passed about

same attitude, we desire the unbiased comments
of the other fellow. The exchanging of our
ideas with the ideas of the other fellow, will
greatly give us the many things we are blind
to ourselves. We, in our turn, will gladly give
our truthful comments upon the work of our
fellow literateurs. The critcisms, on our part,
shall be direct, friendly and constructive,
which, in turn, will better both magazines, in
all departments. We shall do our iTtmost, in
eliminating all rancidness and narrowness in
these annotations.

The interchanging of impressions brings to
our mind the old maxim "Two heads are better
than one." As in a partnership, the cpmpany
will both expand and profit, through the con-
solidation of the skill and intelligence of two
or more members of the firm. We also desire
the co-operation and salutory attitude of our
fellow correspondents.

In the first place this literary bartering,
betters the censured victim, in the respect that
his eyes are opened to faults, previously un-
heeded. On the other hand it betters the one
criticizing, as he in the act of judging uncon-
scioush' tends to better himself and his work.

Our comments this coming year shall not be
confined by limits, we shall, in fact, hold free
lance. It is manifest that a man under restric-
tion will not, as a rule, express his opinion as
freely as one who is unhindered by these bar-
riers. By this we do not mean we shall as-
sume the attitude of a Bolshevist, but that we
shall be guided by the rules of common sense.
We thank all our past partners for their previ-
ous aids, and suggestions, many of which we
have utilised to good advantage. We again
welcome all our old exchange friends and es-

us, by the spectator. We, in our turn, hold the pecially encourage any new friends, whose

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One Good Suit Is Better Than Two Cheap Ones

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I We are sijeeialii/iij; this Hcason in Young Men's Suits and Overcoats at $."»0.()0 and $«<>.0() and You j
I Should See Them. |

I S|»ecial Tuxedo Suits at $75.00. Large outlets take eart; of your future growth.

PYLE &

i Leading College Tailors

INNES

1115 Walnut Street j

I Telephone Bryn Mawr 758

I LUNCHKON TEA SUPPER

Henry B. Wallace

i Caterer and Confectioner

I Successor to Charles W. Glocker, Jr.

I 32 and 24 Bryn Mawr Ave., BKYN MAWK, PA.

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Victrolas — Records — Supplies

ABDMORE ANT) WAYNE

"Next to the Movies

Charles Hirth

GENERAL STORE

CIGARS, ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY"

912 Lancaster Avenue
BRYN MAWR, PA.

THE BEST AT A FAIR PRICE IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST

DOUGHERTY'S SPORT SHOP

424 South 52nd Street

Phone Woodland 8622

EVERYTHING FOR THE ATHLETE
FOOTB ALL-B ASKETBA LL-SOCCOR

Special Prices on Team Equipment of Perironal Purchases to VILLANOVA Students

Dougherty & Dougherty

CLOTHIERS TO MEN AND
YOUNG MEN

VAIilE ANI> SEKVICE

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SHEAD'S BAKERY

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! We make a complete line of home-made

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Next to Movies

Phone Bryn Mawr 178-W

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HARDWARE

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Bell, Market 2594

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j 14 N. DELAWARE AVENUE

;; Wholesale

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and

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Shoemaker

To Particular People
937 Lancaster Ave. . BRYN MAWR, PA.

SHOE REPAIRING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES

You put on those shoes with a feeling of satis-
faction after having them repaired by us. We
urse all High-Grade Leather and our workman-
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WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS

Manufacturers of

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141 North Ninth Street
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825 Lancaster iV venue, Bryn Mawr, Pa. \

Home Made Candies of the 1

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PHILADELPHIA

For many years jen'('lcrs fo some
of the most important student
organizations in this country.

Class Rings, Pins, Fraternity Insignia,
Special Stationery

Roma Cafe — Bryn Mawr

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CR UISINE

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Markets

PHILADELPHIA

Everythinsr for Lawn, Farm and
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The Bryn Mawr Trust Co.

;!ilr:l;li::iBRY^

Acts as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Trustee, Etc.

INSURES TITLES TO REAL ESTATE
EVERY BANKING FACILITY
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
Silver and Other Valuables Taken On Storage

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Philip Harrison

Walk-Over Boot Shop

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Gentlemen's Outfitter

818 Lancaster Avenue
BRYN MAWR, PA.

M. M. McGARVEY

1141 Lancaster Pike
Rosemont, Pa.

Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings
Dry Goods, Notions, Ribbons, Etc.

A Full Assortment of COT^UMBIA YARNS

LANOVAN

iVIichaei Talone

TAILOR
Dress, Business, Sport Clothes i

1123 Lancaster Avenue j

BRYN MAWR— ROSEMONT

Moore's Pharmacy 1

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Drugs, Stationery, School Supplies, j
Candies

LANCASTER AVE. BRYN MAWR, PA.

WILLIAM GROFF, P. D.

Prescriptionist

803 LANCASTER AVENUE

BRYN MAWR, PA.

Prompt Telephone Service^ — Bryn Mawr 166

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WHITMAN'S

LOWNEY'S

SAMOSET

APOLLO

MAVIS

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\V<> have a full liiio of Formal T>ress Accessories i

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MEN'S WEAR

1703 Market St.

.10% Discount to Villanova Students

We have a display every Tuesday, 2nd Floor i
Corridor, College Bldg. £

I FRANK J. FLOYD

Men's Women's and

Children's Outfitter

Dry Goods and Notions

HHTTERICK PATTERNS

SHOES FOR MEN, AVOJMEN AND
(^1II!J)REN

Bryn Mawr, Pa.

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I 10 Per Voni Discount to Priests and Students
I of Villaiiova Coile^'e

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Seven Fridays in One Week

FITZGERALD

Terminal Market

EAST WALL
Wholesale and Retail

SEA
FOOD

IN ALL VARIETIES

Crab Meat a Specialty

SPECMAL DISCOUNTS TO HOTELS, {
CLUBS AND INSTITUTIONS I

1 The Home Life Insurance Co. of America

INCORPORATED 1899-

Fifty Million Dollars Insurance in Force

Locatefl in (li<' Heart oi" the Insurance District

i Writing nil kinds of Ordinary Life and Industrial Insurance— Liberal poiieies

i BASIL S. WALSH, Pro-^idenL INDEPENDENCE SQUARE !'• .T. CITNNLNGHAM, Vice Pre.s.

JOSEPH L. DURKIN, Secretary

Philadelphia

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and
Quality

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Laundry

! "If a youtli early t'oritis the saving liabit
j he soon takes real pleasure in seeing liis
i little pile grow."

1 Save and Succeed

Open an account today—
ill i)ersoii or by mail

Interest 3.65% per annum

THE BENEFICIAL SAVING
FUND SOCIETY

OP PHILADELPHIA

\ For Sixty Years at 1200 Chestnut Street
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Augustin & Baptiste
r CATERERS

255 and 257 S. 15th Street
Philadelphia

I'HONE SPRUCE 3127

SAFETY FIRST !

"No drinking i,s purer tlian that made
from melting of the Bryn Mawr Ice
Company's Ice, made from distilled
water, and few are nearly as pure."

b. W. HORN,

Chemist L. Merion and Haverfortl Ticps.

Bryn Mawr Ice Company

lilNDSAY AVK., BKVN MAVVI{, I'A.

Phone 1 17 JAMES E. nOUGHERTY, Manager

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PHILIP'S

Edson Bros.

BUT"1'ER

Lunch Room

EGGS

1009 Lancaster Avenue

CHEESE

Bryn Mawr, Pa. 3

POULTRY

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CRESSNAN'S

CIGAR

233 So. 3rd St.

ALLEN R. CHESSMAN'S SONS, Makers

ESTABLISHED 1851

DURAND & KASPER CO.

WHOLESALE GROCERS

Importers and Roasters of High Grade Coffee

LAKE, UNION and EAGLE STREET8

HENRY C. DURAND, Pres. and Treas.
PETER J. KASPER, Vice Pres. ,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER B. DOWNS, Secretary
EDWARD McEVILLA, Mgr. Inst. Dept.

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i Cabinets and Supplies Binders and Supplies

James Hogan Company

Limited

Loose Leaf Specialists

Office Suj)|)lies lilank Books

Planting Jjitliographing iEngraviiig

607 Cliestnut Street^^^^;^ ' ; : / '

PHILADELPmA :

Coinplimeuts of

J. J. BRIDGEFORD

FIRE BRICK
I I SPECIALIST

1526 PARRISH STREET
Phone, Pop. 4882 w; PHILADELPHIA

Call upon us for the catering

for your next Dinner Party

We have taken over the business of

B. M. FENNBR

Orders for Delivery Taken Daily Until
5 P. M. Sunday until 10.30 A. M.

MAXWELL KOPLIN

867 Ijancaster Ave.

BRYN MAWR, PA.

Telephone Bryn Mawr 724-J

ENRICO VALENTINE

Expert Shoemaker

East Side of Garrett Ave., near
Garrett Hill

T.E.FAHY

GENTS' FURNISHINGS
S HOES

irnVN MAWR, PA.

Ten Per Cent Discount to College and
Prep Students

Bryn Mawr and Wayne

FLOWER SHOPS

CUT FLOWERS

AND PLANTS

WEDDING BOUQUETS AND

FUNERAL DESIGNS

807 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr

Phone, Bryn Mawr 570

!FrankW.Prickitt,Ph.G.
APOTHECARY

: ? ROSEMONT, PA.

TWO STORES /■':.''. :■:-:. ^ ■•,-■■

Prescriptions and Sick Room Supplies
i a Specialty

[ Telephones

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I Wholesale Grocers

50-54 North Delaware Avenue

49 53 North Water Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PAINTERS, PAPER HANGERS
and INTERIOR DECORATORS

ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FUKNISHEI)

WAYNE V. POTTS

D. A. WACK :;^^^^^;>^^? : i i^

Suburban Decorating Company

i 1033 County Line Road V ; BRYN MAWR, PA.

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I WE PAY 3.65% ON SAVINGS FUND ACCOUNTS

i OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH THE

j Continental-Equitable Title and Trust Company

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I Caitititl: $1,<IOO,000 Deposits: Over .<)! 1 1 ,«00,0«0 Suniliis $t,0UO,00»

1 OFFICERS IMKKCTOKS

I JOHN F. SIvELrtY, President WATKON K, ALCOTT WIl^LIAM J. MuGLINN I

i JEREMIAH J. SULT.IVAN, Vice President irnwAPi^ v ri^^ \T i.' P^^TPf? T^^ MOVr AN i\r n l

I JOHN R. UMSTED, Vice President EDW AUD t . BEAl^E 1 Ei EK 1^ . MUYl^AIN, ALU. i

i \Yn.I.IAM J. McGEINN, Vice President JAMES M. DAEY JOHN F. S'KELLY \

■ JOHN V. EOUGHNEY, S.ecretary and Treasurer CHARLES C. r:)REUDING JEREMIAH J. SULLIVAN I

WILLIAM J. P^ITZPATRICK, Asst. Sec t'y and Treas. AWTi-m-'v Tn«!irPH n t-p atntt^-'r

JOHN F MoMENAMIN, Asst. Secretary and Treasurer •! AMES A. I-LAHERIY JOSEPH C. TRAINER

i H.^RY'FSTIT7ELL Trust Officer llOWAKI) li. PRENOIf JOHN R. UMSTED

I iV/sFPH MAltLON R^ -'("-'N J. 1 1 lONDERSON AUl^REYH. VVEIGHTMAN 1

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(WILLIAM J. FITiSf Ai JrClUiS., Assi. »ec L y aiiu J^'can. Awwm-'V rriQirPH o t>p ATlvrT<-'R i

JOHN F MoMENAMIN, Asst. Secretary and Treasurer •! AMES A. I-LAHERIY JOSEPH C. TRAINER |

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VICTOR V. CLAD COMPANY

217 and 219 South 11th St., Philadelphia

Manufacturers of

Cooking Apparatus for Colleges or Institutions i

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FREIHOFER'S

Quality Bread and Delicious Cake

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CONTENTS

History and Development of Radio Telegraphy Leo V. Devine 1
Musings from the Brass Check - - William C. Henry 3

The Trysting Place (Poem) . . . _ Liam Mor 5

English — and Such - - _ _ Rev. John I. Whelan 6
The Ballad of John and I '- - - - - Liam Mor 8

The New Hat Theo. OTero 9

Songs of the Hill Folk Liam Mor 11

The King of Eire's Rann - - - - William J. Meter 12

Editorial

Athletics

College Notes

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Exchanges

Alumni Notes

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Vol. VII

DECEMBER, 1922

No. 2

The History and Development of Radio Telegraphy

RADIO telegraphy is one of the most
remarkable discoveries of our age. At
the present time, there is, perhaps, no
other modern achievement, excepting
the "Movies," that has become so
strong a socializing and educational factor in
everyday life. Although, the vast majority
have neither the time nor the inclination to in-
quire into its fundamental principles, all on ac-
count of recent improvements, are unable to
enjoy its advantages and to find in its history
and development a source of information and
interest.

There has been in the past, and perhaps al-
ways will be, some disagreement among scient-
ists as to whom was the first man to demon-
strate the basic phenomenon of electric wave
transmission of energy through space. Upon
careful investigation, however, it has been
found that twelve years before Heinrich Hertz
announced his radio discoveries Prof. Elihu
Thomson, of the Central High School, of Phila-
delphia, Pa., produced and operated the first
Avireless set in history. This was in 1875, and
it was not until 1887 that the German scientist
Hertz made known to the scientific world that
he had been able with the aid of suitable ap-
paratus to intercept electro-magnetic waves
sent out by a sparkcoil.

Thomson in his experiments found that he
could draw electric sparks from the blade of a
penknife held near water pipes, stoves or other
metallic objects which, although they were in
the same room with the coil, were in no way
connected with it. The sparks were the result
of electromagnetic waves sent through the air
by an ordinary sparkcoil. More tests were
carried out in which Prof. Thomson was assist-
ed by Prof. E. J. Houston, of the same school.
During these experiments the two scientists
placed two small, slender graphite rods with
pointed ends on separate insulators. The
pointed rods were placed with their ends almost
touching, each rod being respectively connect-
ed to one of the high potential terminals of the
spark coil. When the coil was put into opera-
tion a tiny spark was observed to pass between
the graphite points. This was further proof

that electromagnetic impulses could be sent
through the other. In these later experiments
it was found that sparks could be drawn from
metallic objects which were located several
hundred feet from the coil and separated from
it by a number of intervening walls. Unfortu-
nately, however, Thomson and Houston did not
pursue their theory further, and no further
advancement was made until Hertz announced
his discoveries in 1887.

The announcements made by Hertz produc-
ed a renewed interest in the electromagnetic
wave transmission theory among scientists,
and more experimenting was done. By improv-
ing the design and construction of the appara-
tus the distances through which these radia-
tions could be transmitted and received was
gradually increased. A new view of the sub-
ject was taken in with the possibility of bene-
fiting not only the scientific world, but the
world at large was considered. The radiations
were broken up into a series of combinations of
dots and dashes, each combination representing
a letter, a number or a symbol. Here we have
the actual beginning of our wireless telegraph.
Rapid strides were made in the development of
wireless and on the night of December 12,
1901, Marconi succeeded in establishing direct
communication between England and the
United States across the Atlantic, ^^^^^^^^^:y'

The prudence and advisability of maintain-
ing telegraph communication with vessels at
sea was seen at once. Some of the more wealthy
ship owners began to instal radio sets on their
vessels but the number of these compared with
those which did not have them was very small
indeed. Events occurred, however, which
showed that radio is an absolutely necessary
part of every ship's equipment. One of the
significant occurances which led to the realiza-
tion of this fact was the sinking of the Ameri-
can S. S. Republic on January 23, 1909. With-
out the aid of radio the historic rescue of the
Republic's passengers could never have been
effected. The condition and position of the dis-
tressed ship were sent out by the wireless of
the Republic and her signals were picked up by
a Marconi station on the Massachusetts coast.

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These s%nals were repeated by the Marconi
operator to the wireless operator on the S. S.
Baltic, bound from Europe to New York. She
at once proceeded to the position given and
after taking- aboard the passengers and crew
of the distressed ship proceeded to her destina-
tion. Although this incident caused consider-
able thinking in maritine circles it did not
produce the immediate effect it should have.
Progress was slow and a serious view of the
value of radio to the safety of life at sea was
not taken, except by a few, until after the sink-
ing of the Titanic on April 15, 1912. Radio saved
more than seven hundred lives in this most ter-
rible of marine tragedies. The development of
this phase of radio became more rapid now,
and it was assisted by the passage of a law by
Congress which requires every passenger ship
without exception and every freight vessel
whose crew contains over a certain number of
men to have its own wireless set.

Up to this time only one type of transmit-
ter, known as the "spark" transmitter, existed.
Due to tlie very nature of the wave which this
type of transmitter sends out (which is a wave
of decreasing amplitude) the limit of distance
through Avhich messages could be transmitted
had about reached its maximum. : Scientists
were casting about for something better and
by using the "vacuum" tube, the invention of
Fleming, they developed the "continuous
wave" method of transmission. Unlike the
spark transmitter, the c. w. transmitter, as it is
called, sends out electromagnetic waves of con-
stant amplitude. In other words there is no
damping out of the oscillations. Because of
tliis fact, for any given amount of power the
sending range of the latter type of transfitter
is very much greater than that of the first. This
method of radio communication was used ex-
tensively by the United States Government dur-
ing the world war in all branches of the serv-
ice. Numerous experiments and improvements
have increased our fund of knowledge concern-
ing this t3'pe of transmission. Every day its
groAvth increases and there is no doubt but
what "c. w." will entirely supplant "spark"
in the near future. Another great advantage
of this type of transmission is that by properly
modulating the voice, sound may be transmit-
ted, and we have the wireless telephone. It
was only during the war that serious work on
the development of the wireless telephone was
begun. Today the human voice may be trans-
mitted around the world without the use of
wires.

• It was the wireless telephone, of course,
that led to radio broadcasting., for the latter

depends upon the former. A little over a year
ago a radio broadcasting station was unknown,-
while today in this country alone there are
about four hundred broadcasting stations sup-
plying the public with various forms of news,
information, and entertainment. Amateur
radio prepared the way for radio broadcasting
and it was the "dot and dash" enthusiasts
who supplied the first audience for broadcast-
ing.* .Now, in one sense, amateur radio has
passed, but into the far bigger thing of radio
broadcasting. It is estimated that today, six
million people throughout the United States
listen in every evening on the broadcasting
programs. I Avill cite a few examples where
radio broadcasting is of invaluable aid: / ;;

; (1) Weather reports. ■'■;'}■■..:':>::.''■■ :-''\' ■'•■:■■
r (2) Stock market reports.

( 8 ) Entertainment and news for those in
■isolated places,;'-- ■■'■■.:; .;.; ' :,-■:■-■-'

It is sad to say that we canont have the
benefit of radio broadcasting without some an-
noyances. Conflicts between various broad-
casting stations where there is a number of
them in close proximity have taken place.
When they are all transmitting at the same
time interference is inevitable. Dance music
competes with a lecturer and the result is noth-
ing but a jumble of signals in the ear of the
radio audience. Good legislation and a co-
operation on the part of the station owners will
eliminate this trouble. Another ill feature of
radio broadcasting is due to our present type
of receiver. It is itself a miniature continuous
wave transmitting set and sends out a Ioav
whistling note of constant duration Avhich can
be heard up to about a mile away. This is of
course disagreeable to the other listeners in the
neighborhood and obviously the program is
spoiled for those who have to contend with it.
P\)rtunately this fault can be remedied by
further investigation and experiment.

The future of radio is great. In it we have
the means of bringing to the homes of even the
most lowly, inspiring music, uplifting words
of great teachers, and the political principles
of our state and national leaders. The result
is the cementing of the people of a nation and
the rapid advancement of mankind, "because
tiie firmament of the world is the commoii
property of all nations, and those who use i\
for signaling inhabit it, in a certain sense.
When all nations come to inhabit the firma-
ment collectiveh' the}' will be brought into
closer communion for their mutual advantage.
A new upper geography dawns upon us, in
which there is no sea, neither are there any
boundaries between the people."

LEO V. DEVINE.

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MUSINGS FROM "THE BRASS CHECK"

THJ^RE are billows on i\ie ocean which
will never break on the beach ; there
are thoughts in many hearts never to
be pnt into speech. But what of the
waves that do fling themselves on the-
coast, and the superfluity of ideas pouring from
heart and mind? Have all brought something
new' before the eager eye ? The ansM^er is trite.
Some have and the others have not. So it is
with books. True, too true it is, there are
books, and books of books, but their purposes
are oftentimes obscure, ^-'':''-'[:---y';:X::!^:'f''-:

This obscurity of purpose has again and
again cost many a teardrop, many a sleepless
-night, and too often a life-long feud^ — a strife so
vindictive as to pass beyond the grave,:; ;

Upton Sinclair wrote a book not many years
back and he named it "The Brass Check" — a
title which is so repulsive, so repugnant to our
better wit when its origin is explained. Yet,
• io not judge prematurely. Perhaps the writer
may by his endeavors show at the same time its
value and its own shortcomings. Sinclair in-
tends that this book be a study of American
journalism.

It seems that a refined young man at one time
listened to a candidate for district attorneyship
in some metropolis in the United States, The
speaker certainly knew how to move the mind.
He realized that while at some times man is a
I'f^asoning creature, he is at all times subject to
temperament. Daring this orator's explana-
!ion of the one great evil in social life which
imys its millions every year to the police of a
r;Teat city^ men would stand up and shout Avith
indignation, women would faint or weep. The
candidate was swept into office in a tornado of
excitement and did what such pedagogues do —
that is, nothing.

While the candidate was carrying on his
campaign, he would, at the opportune time, pre-
sent for view the one thing symbolizing a sin —
a yellow bit of metal — a brass check. So it is
thus that Upton Sinclair obtained his idea to
show there is more than one kind of parasite
feeding on human weakness. There is more
than one kind of application to base purposes
which may be symbolized by the brass check.

liy perusing the book titled thusly, we can
discern that Sinclair's indictment of the press
nuiy be summed up under the following three
heads : First, if any man in America has put
himself on recoi'd, as an opponent of Big Busi-
ness, an accuser of the dominant interests, let
him not look for favor — yes, sometimes mercy

from the newspapers. His name reaches the
black list and insidious efforts Avill be forth-
coming to destroy him and his. Second, the
press have an inciirable habit of perverting the
words and actions of speakers and public men.
in other words they are misrepresented system-
atically by false reporting or downright inven-
tion. They lose their reputations through the
i:rinting of such discreditable stuff. Third, the
great financial and industrial interests almost
com.pletely dominate the press. In the cities of
the entire American continent these monetary
powers own the papers, own the owners, or
exert influence over the news columns, a des-
potic power ])y virtue of advertisement patron-
age. This last charge is proved by the over-
whelming immunity enjoyed by the great de-
partment stores in all cities — a very striking
illrstration of power exercised in the journal-
ism of today. ■^'^'-'■'{■'./^■'[■:r\-y'.r/'' ■:.V':'-:;;.:- ;■;"-"■■■■■■■

These charges have not been made without
a firm backing. One example will do for the
first charge.

There was a certain successful labor leader
in America who was winning a great strike in
!one of the large cities. The capitalist agents
sought to bribe him but in vain. Finally they
hit upon a scheme. It was decided to ruin him
by m.eans of the corporation's scandal bureau.
It was so carried out that at one o'clock in the
morning the labor leader had been placed in
such a suspicioiis circumstance that he was con-
fronted with a story ready for the press. The
man had a wife, a home, and children. p]ither
they or the strike was his choice. He called it
oft' and the labor union in that section Avent to
pieces.

And Sinclair states the anecdote Avas told
him, not by 'a Socialist, not by an agitator
among Avorkmen, but by a Avell-kiiown U. S. of-
ficial, a prominent Catholic.

i\Iost persons having much to do Avith the
daily events in the social, political or industrial
life, knoAv that the second allegation is only
too certain.

Jn supporting the third assertion, there is

one proof Avhich can be taken from Sinclair's

;, Brass Cheek. v

Several years ago one of the Gimbel broth-
ers, oAvners of d^artment stores in Ncav York,
Philadelphia^-ahd Paris, Avas arrested, charged
AA'ith a n infa mous crime. He cut his throat and
died. 'In Philadelphia not one neAvsj>aper men-
tioned this happening. At thaffime Gimbel
l^rothers did iiot have a store in Ncav York and

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hence the "I^ew York Evening Journal ''con-
ceived the idea of building circulation in a new
field. Large numbers of the paper containing
an account of the incident were shipped to Phil-
adelphia. But in the latter city influence took
care of the situation. The policemen stopped
the newsboys on the street, took away their
copies, while the papers mentioned nothing
about the doings.

This department store interest supervises
not only the news columns, but also the
editorial page. Several years ago one of the
"girl-slaves" (?) of a New York department
store committed suicide, leaving behind her a
note to the effect that she could not stand
twenty cent dinners. The "New York World,"
which collects many thousands of dollars every
year from department stores, inserted the fol-
lowing lines in its issue of that date: "There
are some people who make too large a demand
upon fortune. Fixing their eyes upon the
standards of living flaunted by the rich, they
measure their requirements by their desires.
Such persons are easily affected by outside in-
fluences and perhaps in this case the recent dis-
cussions, more often silly than wise, concerning
the relations of wages and vice, may have made
the girl more susceptible than usual to the de-
pressing effects of cheap dinners." Such an
editorial aberration is typical of the capitalistic
mind, which is so parsimonious that it extracts
gain even from a suicide of its victims.

So far, there has been nothing written
which cannot be permitted to remain as it is,
but now T take a different attitude towards cer-
tain assertions of Sinclair. Upton Sinclair, in
some places of his Brass Check, ridicules and
scorns the Catholic Church for her stand on the
divorce ({uestion. He states that "the N. Y.
state law, forced upon the public by the Roman
Catholic Church, makes the grounds of divorce
infidelity plus a scandal. This law is an abom-
ination, a product of vicious priest-craft."

This certainly is enlightening. Since when
did state legislators consult the priests before
passing a law ? Such an unfounded charge was
made simply because of the difficulty met with
by Sinclair before he divorced his own partner.

The foregoing has been a brief survey of
the Brass Check and we now come to a conclu-
sion regarding its place among the books of

today. :^:;■ ■■::■-:;;■:-::,;..;■■.•'■ ;:-r^ -:.:■■ ■■:'■::'-''':-/'■"''. ■''^■'■/r".

Whether Sinclair's stories therein are true
or not is to be ascertained from the fact that the
opinions of prominent lawyers are to the effect
practically every page of this book, if untrue, is
libel of the most vicious variety. There is sig-
nificance to be gleaned from this. No news-
paper has brought suit.

Now, Sinclair does not believe in destructive
criticism. Americans want a constructive pol-
icy, and he has advocated no Utopian project.
Upton Sinclair proposes the establishment of a
national publication controlled by its sub-
si:ribers and directed by journalists of known
integrity and independence. National organ-
izations, irrespective of religious denomina-
tions, liberals and conservatives shall be in-
cluded in the board of directors. This publi-
cation shall carry no advertisements and no
editorials ; it will be a record for the dissemina-
tion of truth.

In the face of these helpful propositions,
Sinclair's remedy commands our respect just
as his indictment draws our attention.

But, to return and answer the question in
the title of this theme — to whose benefit is the
Brass Check? I should say unswervingly to
every business man. Every college student
while within the sheltering walls of his alma
mater should study it carefully. In it he will
see, by noting the stories, the reflection, with-
out shadow or cloud, of the oft-repeated maxim
— You cannot judge the world by mathematics.

^i!^i>^^iiai£^M.*Mi5,^^^!i^

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POEMS OF LIAM MOR OF THE HILLS

These were the words which she spoke to me,
Neath our trysting birk in the field,
Where the stream with its silvery feet ran swift,..
Out from the bosky weald.

"Go if you must, from the land of Ayr,
To guard the sovereign crown,
Eu- I'll be looking for you again,
When the leaves come tumbling down."

She kissed me and ran, I was left alone.
There by the birk in the field.
And I saw the letters C. K. on the bark,
With my heart before as a shield.

* * * * *, :* * * * *

Many a night has my weary head.
Been laid on a bed of bones,
Many a night has my pillows been,
Long dead sticks and stones.

But every night syne I left the Ayr,
Has she graced my soldier dreams.
And every night I can hear her voice,
In the singing rush of the streams.

Sweet little lass, she did not know,
That a soldier cannot come.
Back to his land when he would go.
He must answer the call of the drum.

The time when the leaves were scarlet and brown,
Found me still on the alien shore.
And tho they came tumbling in myriads down,
I knew she would see me no more.

For a voice of a banshee, old and weird,
I heard on the field one night.
And next day the battle in which we fought,
Was the last which we had to fight.

**********

I came to the birk an hour before.
The twilight rose bloomed in the west.
But a still little voice within me cried.
And filled me with sad unrest.

I waited long, but she did not come,

I waited till night was old,

Till the moon like a galleon sailed in the sky,

With sails of the yellow gold.

Then I went my way alone once more,
I fled to the healing hills.
And I sought to forget my aching grief.
In the glens where nature spills,

Her precious box of numberless jewels,
Where dawn is lean gray hound.
Where the hush and love of the evening comes.
And .strew roses all around.

It was there one day in the early spring,

That I learned how my lassie died.

From a stranger who came from the world beyond.

But who'd lived by the old Ayrside.

He said that she pined like a snowy rose.
Whose petals fall one by one.
Then quietly droops to its lasting sleep.
When the day of its life is done.

He said that she did not cry nor weep.
Her heart was too great to cry,
But her spirit's temple wasted away,
Like a w:ind torn cloud of the sky.

And thes3 were the words she murmured then.
When the light of her life was low,
"Tell him that I shall meet him where
The roses of heaven blow.

Tell him that I shall be with him,
In the quiet of evening fair,
And tell him that I send him my kiss.
From the bonnie banks of Ayr."

Now as I sit in the lonely glen.

By the flow of the mountain stream.

She comes and comforts as she always did,

And she lives in my every dream.

And every time the gentle rain,
Falls from the sweet, blue sky.
It places her kiss upon my cheek.
That the low winds fan and dry.

Her kiss and my tears are mingled then,
Are one and shall never part.
The same as her spirit lives in me.
And is one with my own poor heart.

Where roses of heaven blow we'll meet.
Those were the words she said.
Oh, how I long for the day when I
Shall rest wtih the happy dead.

■ . :.-, ■ liam'mor,

THE VI LLANO VAN

ENGLISH— AND SUCH

S it not strange how the
myth perseveres!

Anglo-
Saxon" myth perseveres! On both
sides of the Atlantic frantic friends
of England are beseeching us to
do the brother act of liands-
across-the-sea — to England's advantage, of
course. The argument offered is the ab-
surd one that we are all "Anglo-Saxons"
and therefore brothers. We are not. And
there is no Anglo-Saxon race. If that race did
not perish to make a Scandinavian holiday un-
der Knute and Hardiknute, it was certainly
gobbled up by the Normans under William the
Conqueror. In his book, "Brother Copas,"
Quiller-Couch makes Gopas say: "But the
pedantry of Freeman and his sect, who tried
to make 'English' a conterminous name and
substitute for 'Anglo-Saxon,' was only by one
degree less offensive than the ignorance of our
modern journalist who degrades Englishmen
by writing them doAvn (or up, the poor fool
imagines) as Anglo-Saxons."

And William's title of "Conqueror" is
somewhat of a misnomer. Every race that in-
vaded Britain's shores subjected its inhabitants
to a species of serfdom. The Picts and Scots
(Celts) were the first to make inroads upon
the barbarian Britons. Following these came
the Saxons, Jutes and Angles. Then came the
Danes. And each of these peoples subjugated
Britain. Through all the centuries up to the
twelfth the British were a servile race. We
are told that St. Patrick was a serf in Ireland.
We may credit this as a fact Avhen we consider
that Dumbarton, Scotland, the Saint's birth-
place, was, before the readjustment of the
boundary between England and Scotland, situ-
ated within the limits of Britain rather than
of Caledonia.

The Angles gave their name to the country
they conquered. All of the races gave a com-
mingling of blood and an admixture of lan-
guage. So that, assuming with Caesar that the
barbarians that he overcame were Britons, the
inhabitants of England today are not the
Anglo-Saxon race, but the Brito-Saxo-Juto-
Anglo-Danish-Norman race ! There was a fine
melting-pot, for you. But it took the blood of
the Norman Celt to put a back-bone into the
wobbly thing he found on the far side of the
(channel, and produce — an Englishman !

As there is no Anglo-Saxon race, so is there
no Anglo-Saxon language — save a dead one.
In replying to an assertion that historians trace
fill that is noblest in English poetry back to

, Copas says

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"the fine rugged epic" of Beowulf
again : ' * Fine rugged fiddlestick * ^ -^ •" i once
spent a month or two iii mastering Anglo-
Saxon, having a suspicion of Germans when
they talk about English literature, and a deeper
suspicion of English critics who ape them.
Then I tackled Beowulf, and found it to be
what I guessed — no rugged national epic at
all, but a blown-out bag of bookishness* * * *
That's what the whole Anglo-Saxon race had
become Avh en Alfred arose to galvanize 'em for
awhile — a herd of tall, flabby, pale-eyed men,
who could neither fight, build, sing, nor enforce
laAvs. And so our England — wise as Austria in
mating — turned to other nuptials and married
William the Norman. Behold then a new
breed ; the country covered with sturdy, bul-
let-headed, energetic fellows who are no sooner
born than they ^y to work — hammers going,
scaft'olds climbing, cities, cathedrals springing
up by magic * * * * and so — pop ! — down the
wind goes your pricked bladder of a Beowulf :
down the Avind that blows from the Mediter-
ranean, Avhence the arts and the best religions
come." Further on he makes the sage remark:
"No pure Anglo-Saxon, by the ^y'dy, ever had
a round head!" So it seems that not even the
Irish-hating Cromwell and the other round-
heads Avere Anglo-Saxons.

The allusion to Cromwell makes introduc-
tion to the Irish, and so we shall have to pay
our respects to them — contrasting them wiNi
the British. I ask you to read Benedict Fitz-
patrick's "Ireland and the Making of Britain,"
from Avhich Avork much of the folloAving couple
of paragraphs is lifted.

The Normans conquered England at the
close of the eleventh century. The Normans
settled in Ireland at the close of the twelfth
century. At a later time the Norman chieftains
Avho Avent over to Ireland Avith StrongboAV be-
came more Irish than the Irish themselves —
Count de Burgos, for instance, becoming plain
Mr. Burke. No invading race ever made serfs
of the Irish. They Avere ahvays a victorious
people. By the Avay, it's a trite thing to say
noAv that the best English today is spoken in
Dublin. But that isn't becasue the educated
Dublinites say Tay Pay O'Connor as Queen
Elizabeth Avould have said it, but because they
never get mixed up Avith "shall" and "avIU"
or "should" and "Avould." If you would
speak good English, me boys, imitate your Irish
and not your English cousins !

Wales and Scotland endured for centuries

THE VILLANOVAN

as Irish dependencies. The Irisli were conquer-
ing Britain when they became Christianized
and gave up the conquest. England was how-
ever for centuries a moral and intellectual de-
pendency of Ireland. From the sixteetnh cen-
tury onward the destruction of Irish manu-
script literature was concomitant with Eng-

r land 's policy of extermination. But continent-
al Irish manuscripts are witness to the char-
acter of Irish intellectual activity in England.
The Irish built the first schools in England^
Lindisf arne, Malmesbury, Whitby, Glaston-
bury.

' Fitzpatrick says: "Before the Norman con-

■ quest * * * * the English knew almost no art

but Irish art, almost no civilization but Irish

civilization. So that, of the relics of the Anglo-

Saxon period that have come down to us, there

,: is hardly an object, whether a manuscript or a
jewel, whether a piece of sculpture or a piece
of architecture, that is not wholly Irish in char-
acter or with Irish characteristics. ' ' Again h'3

: saj's: "There is no more beautiful book in the
world than the Book of Kels. The whole of
antiquity, whether Greek, Roman or Etruscan,
has bequeathed to us no lovelier jewels than
the Ardagh chalice and the Tara brooch."

In the encyclopedias, under the heading,
"English Literature," for an account of liter-

, ary activities prior to the Norman conquest the
student is referred to the heading, ''Anglo-
Saxon Literature," thus indicating the line of

: demarcation. Thus we dispose of the "Anglo-
Saxon" myth. What of the language?

Horace said, two thousand years ago, that

; it was permissible to coin a word, provided it
came from a Greek root. The present-day Eng-
lish language has many roots. Our words have
intermarried with the ancient Hebrew, Greek
and Latin, the medieval Saxon and Scandinav-
ian and the modern German and French. The

S people of England have difficulty in assimil-
ating the American language. With the
Celtic blood in them they have become so cocky.
But it seems that there is an American lan-
guage.

About thirty years ago the President of
Villanova asked Maurice Francis Egan, then
of Notre Dame, to write an article on "Eng-
lish